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Kookaburra (author) (dates?)

On the Banks of the Beautiful River [poem by “Kookaburra”, 19 January 1917]

10 October 2014 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A poem by “Kookaburra”. Published in The Evelyn Observer, and Bourke East Record, 19 January 1917.] On the Banks of the Beautiful River. On the banks of the beautiful river, For ever and ever and aye, We shall thank Thee, O Lord, as the giver Of the chance … [Read more...] about On the Banks of the Beautiful River [poem by “Kookaburra”, 19 January 1917]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Kookaburra (author) (dates?), poem, religious poetry, SourceTrove, year1917

Daylight Saving! [article by “Kookaburra”, 9 October 1917]

10 October 2014 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: An article by “Kookaburra”, addressing some problems with daylight saving time from a farmer’s perspective. Published in The Evelyn Observer, and Bourke East Record, 9 October 1917.] Daylight Saving! “What do you think of this new daylight-saving scheme that’s … [Read more...] about Daylight Saving! [article by “Kookaburra”, 9 October 1917]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: daylight saving time, Kookaburra (author) (dates?), SourceTrove, year1917

Here and There [poem by “Kookaburra”, 30 January 1931]

8 October 2014 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A poem by “Kookaburra”. Published in The Advertiser (Hurstbridge, Vic.), 30 January 1931.] Here and There. Note. — One of our friends writes these lines under the nom de plume of “Kookaburra.” He is well known in his district, but his retiring modesty causes him … [Read more...] about Here and There [poem by “Kookaburra”, 30 January 1931]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Kookaburra (author) (dates?), poem, SourceTrove, year1931

“The Country’s Broke” [poem by “Kookaburra”, 24 October 1930]

8 October 2014 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A poem by “Kookaburra”. Published in The Advertiser (Hurstbridge, Vic.), 24 October 1930.] “The Country’s Broke.” (With Variations). (From “The Countryman.”) I went to the show, as I always do, My friends to meet and the sights to view; And the things I … [Read more...] about “The Country’s Broke” [poem by “Kookaburra”, 24 October 1930]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Kookaburra (author) (dates?), poem, SourceTrove, year1930

Skitlets [poem by “Kookaburra”, 24 December 1925]

8 October 2014 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A poem by “Kookaburra”. Published in The Eltham and Whittlesea Shires Advertiser and Diamond Creek Valley Advocate, 24 December 1925.] Skitlets. The elections are over. Some language was plain; Like the barking of Rover ’Twas mostly in vain. Stan Bruce and … [Read more...] about Skitlets [poem by “Kookaburra”, 24 December 1925]

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Dinkum Oil [poem by “Kookaburra”, 25 May 1923]

8 October 2014 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A poem by “Kookaburra”. Published in The Eltham and Whittlesea Shires Advertiser and Diamond Creek Valley Advocate, 25 May 1923.] Dinkum Oil. There’s jubilation in the town That will depression foil, For lo, it has been handed down That Epping stands on … [Read more...] about Dinkum Oil [poem by “Kookaburra”, 25 May 1923]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Kookaburra (author) (dates?), poem, SourceTrove, year1923

The Profiteers [poem by “Kookaburra”, 12 August 1921]

8 October 2014 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A poem by “Kookaburra”. Published in The Eltham and Whittlesea Shires Advertiser and Diamond Creek Valley Advocate, 12 August 1921.] The Profiteers. Oh, can you tell me mother, dear, Why is the world so sad and drear? Why when we read our daily page, Why does … [Read more...] about The Profiteers [poem by “Kookaburra”, 12 August 1921]

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Delusion [poem by “Kookaburra”, 27 May 1921]

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[Editor: A poem by “Kookaburra”. Published in The Eltham and Whittlesea Shires Advertiser and Diamond Creek Valley Advocate, 27 May 1921.] Delusion. They told us in the days of old That we must more produce, And when the produce had been sold Our debt we could … [Read more...] about Delusion [poem by “Kookaburra”, 27 May 1921]

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Noxious Weeds [poem by “Kookaburra”, 9 January 1920]

8 October 2014 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A poem by “Kookaburra”. Published in The Eltham and Whittlesea Shires Advertiser and Diamond Creek Valley Advocate, 9 January 1920.] Noxious Weeds. Long years ago, in days of old, When less sufficed our needs, And land at cheaper rates was sold, We had no … [Read more...] about Noxious Weeds [poem by “Kookaburra”, 9 January 1920]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Kookaburra (author) (dates?), poem, SourceTrove, year1920

Kookaburra’s Rhymes [poem by “Kookaburra”, 14 March 1919]

8 October 2014 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A poem by “Kookaburra”. Published in The Eltham and Whittlesea Shires Advertiser and Diamond Creek Valley Advocate, 14 March 1919.] Kookaburra’s Rhymes. They are only simple verses Written by a farming man, So be lenient with your curses If you do not like … [Read more...] about Kookaburra’s Rhymes [poem by “Kookaburra”, 14 March 1919]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Kookaburra (author) (dates?), poem, SourceTrove, year1919

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