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The Dog on the Tucker Box (Gundagai)

By unknown bush bard [postcard of the Pioneers Monument, Gundagai, with poem, circa 1960s]

28 November 2022 · 2 Comments

The dog on the tucker box (Gundagai)

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a poem, and a photo of the Pioneer Monument (Gundagai, NSW), including a statue of the dog on the tucker box, is believed to be from the 1960s. The postcard is undated.] [Front of postcard] [Description: A photo … [Read more...] about By unknown bush bard [postcard of the Pioneers Monument, Gundagai, with poem, circa 1960s]

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Pioneers Monument. Gundagai. N.S.W. [postcard, 20 February 1958]

28 November 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photo of the Pioneer Monument (Gundagai, NSW), including a statue of the dog on the tucker box, is dated 20 February 1958.] [Front of postcard] P2272 PIONEERS MONUMENT. GUNDAGAI. N.S.W. [Description: A … [Read more...] about Pioneers Monument. Gundagai. N.S.W. [postcard, 20 February 1958]

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Pioneers’ Monument: Five Miles from Gundagai [postcard, circa 1950s]

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The dog on the tucker box (Gundagai)

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photo of the Pioneer Monument (Gundagai, NSW), including a statue of the dog on the tucker box, is believed to be from the 1950s. The postcard is undated.] [Front of postcard] THE ROSE SERIES P.8952 PIONEERS’ … [Read more...] about Pioneers’ Monument: Five Miles from Gundagai [postcard, circa 1950s]

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“Pioneer’s Monument,” Gundagai, N.S.W. [postcard, circa 1940s]

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[Editor: This postcard (unused), which incorporates a photo of the Pioneer Monument (Gundagai, NSW), including a statue of the dog on the tucker box, is believed to be from the 1940s. The postcard is undated.] [Front of postcard] “Pioneers’ Monument,” … [Read more...] about “Pioneer’s Monument,” Gundagai, N.S.W. [postcard, circa 1940s]

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Pioneers Monument, 5 miles from Gundagai [postcard, 1959]

28 November 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photo of the Pioneer Monument (Gundagai, NSW), including a statue of the dog on the tucker box, is date-stamped 13 January 1959.] [Front of postcard] 2624 Pioneers Monument, 5 miles from Gundagai [Description: … [Read more...] about Pioneers Monument, 5 miles from Gundagai [postcard, 1959]

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Pioneer’s Monument, Gundagai, NSW [postcard, circa 1950s]

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The dog on the tucker box

[Editor: This postcard (unused), which incorporates a photo of the Pioneer Monument (Gundagai, NSW), including a statue of the dog on the tucker box, is believed to be from the 1950s. The postcard is undated.] [Front of postcard] [Description: A photo of the … [Read more...] about Pioneer’s Monument, Gundagai, NSW [postcard, circa 1950s]

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“Pioneer’s Monument” Gundagai, N.S.W. [postcard, circa 1940s]

28 November 2022 · Leave a Comment

The dog on the tucker box

[Editor: This postcard (unused), which incorporates a photo of the Pioneer Monument (Gundagai, NSW), including a statue of the dog on the tucker box, is believed to be from the 1940s. The postcard is undated.] [Front of postcard] “Pioneer’s Monument” Gundagai, … [Read more...] about “Pioneer’s Monument” Gundagai, N.S.W. [postcard, circa 1940s]

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The dog on the tucker box (Gundagai)

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The dog on the tucker box (Gundagai)

[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)

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The dog on the tucker box [list of articles]

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The dog on the tucker box

The story of the Dog on the Tucker Box, on the road outside of Gundagai, has been the subject of poetry and amusement since at least 1901. Jack Moses claimed that his version of the poem was written in 1888, although there is no hard proof of its existence until 1919 (although … [Read more...] about The dog on the tucker box [list of articles]

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Gundagai’s dog is gilt-edged investment: How digger’s brain-wave saved hospital [31 July 1937]

22 July 2022 · Leave a Comment

[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]

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Along the Hume Highway: Gundagai’s historical attraction: Canberra’s alluring beauties [by “Tasman”, 8 February 1936]

22 July 2022 · Leave a Comment

[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]

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Dog on Tucker Box verses [17 June 1952]

15 July 2022 · Leave a Comment

[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]

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How history was made: “The Dog Sat on the Tucker Box” [poem by Jack Moses, 25 November 1919]

15 July 2022 · Leave a Comment

Jack Moses posing with some kangaroos and emus

[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]

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The truth concerning another dog and the tucker box poem [1 February 1945]

14 July 2022 · Leave a Comment

[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]

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The Dog on the Tucker Box [“Bill the Bullocky” poem, 16 May 1935]

14 July 2022 · Leave a Comment

[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]

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The emblem of our big week: Monument where the dog sat [11 August 1932]

14 July 2022 · Leave a Comment

[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]

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The man who wrote “Nine Miles from Gundagai” [29 January 1938]

12 July 2022 · Leave a Comment

Jack Moses (Pix, 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]

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Gundagai’s mysterious dog: Origin of “The Tucker Box” story unknown [7 April 1938]

12 July 2022 · Leave a Comment

The Pioneers' Monument

[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]

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Jack Moses dead: Well-known country show identity [13 July 1945]

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[Editor: This article, about the death of Jack Moses, was published in The Narandera Argus, 13 July 1945.] Jack Moses dead Well-known country show identity Residents of Narandera were sorry to learn of the death of Jack Moses, the well-known show identity, which took … [Read more...] about Jack Moses dead: Well-known country show identity [13 July 1945]

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Creator of Dog on Tucker Box: Jack Moses dead [11 July 1945]

2 May 2016 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article, about the death of Jack Moses, was published in The Argus (Melbourne), 11 July 1945.] Creator of Dog on Tucker Box Jack Moses dead Last of the bush troubadours, Jack Moses, known throughout Australia as the creator of the dog that sat on the … [Read more...] about Creator of Dog on Tucker Box: Jack Moses dead [11 July 1945]

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Nine Miles from Gundagai: The Dog and the Tucker Box [poem by Jack Moses]

26 October 2015 · Leave a Comment

Jack Moses posing with some kangaroos and emus

[Editor: This is a poem from Beyond the City Gates: Australian Story & Verse (1923) by Jack Moses.] Nine Miles from Gundagai. The Dog and the Tucker Box. I’ve done my share of shearing sheep, Of droving, and all that, And bogged a bullock team as well On a … [Read more...] about Nine Miles from Gundagai: The Dog and the Tucker Box [poem by Jack Moses]

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