Poetry of the Pioneers Series Introduction

POETRY OF THE PIONEERS

Lookout view overlooking Gundagai Riverina NSW

Nine Miles From Gundagai by Jack Moses

Published in 1923, 9 Miles from Gundagai by Jack Moses was the poem that popularised the tale of the Dog on the Tuckerbox

Nine Miles From Gundagai by Jack Moses

Published in 1923, 9 Miles from Gundagai by Jack Moses was the poem that popularised the tale of the Dog on the Tuckerbox

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Bullocky Bill by Bowang Yorke

The earliest poem ever written about Gundagai's 'Dog on the Tuckerbox'

Bullocky Bill by Bowang Yorke

The earliest poem ever written about Gundagai's 'Dog on the Tuckerbox'

THE OLD BARK SCHOOL BY HENRY LAWSON - Historical plaque at Eurunderee School

THE OLD BARK SCHOOL BY HENRY LAWSON

Henry Lawson recalls his childhood school in this iconic verse

THE OLD BARK SCHOOL BY HENRY LAWSON

Henry Lawson recalls his childhood school in this iconic verse

Eurunderee Public School 1920 - Childhood School of Henry Lawson - A Dirge by Henry Lawson

A Dirge by Henry Lawson

Henry Lawson’s admission to Eurunderee school is recorded in this 1875 extract from the school admission register. Upon visiting the region again in 1914, at the age of 37, Henry was...

A Dirge by Henry Lawson

Henry Lawson’s admission to Eurunderee school is recorded in this 1875 extract from the school admission register. Upon visiting the region again in 1914, at the age of 37, Henry was...

Henry Lawson's Childhood Home in Eurunderee NSW

Eurunderee by Henry Lawson

One the 2nd of September 1949 a memorial of Henry Lawson's childhood home in Eurenderee was opened with great public fanfare. Included within the program of the days event is...

Eurunderee by Henry Lawson

One the 2nd of September 1949 a memorial of Henry Lawson's childhood home in Eurenderee was opened with great public fanfare. Included within the program of the days event is...

Dorothea Mackellar Memorial Tribute Statue in Gunnedah NSW Author poet of My Country

My Country by Dorothea Mackellar

My Country – Dorothea McKellar (First Published in 'The Spectator" London 5 September 1908)

My Country by Dorothea Mackellar

My Country – Dorothea McKellar (First Published in 'The Spectator" London 5 September 1908)

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