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Issue Details: First known date: 1943... 1943 Bush Verses
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Contents

* Contents derived from the Sydney, New South Wales,:Dymocks , 1945 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
Anzacsi"They sang by lonely Galilee", Will Lawson , single work poetry (p. 1-2)
Sanctuaryi"There is a white road leading", Will Lawson , single work poetry (p. 3-4)
The Bush Girli"She has no art to make her fair,", Will Lawson , single work poetry (p. 7-8)
Little Bush Peoplei"The little people muster", Will Lawson , single work poetry (p. 7-8)
Where the Sky Beginsi""Where are you speeding to, galloping rider,", Will Lawson , single work poetry (p. 9-10)
The Army of the Raini"The army of the raindrops", Will Lawson , single work poetry (p. 11-12)
Wind Dancersi"Hear the happy dancers", Will Lawson , single work poetry (p. 13-14)
Bush Magici"The Bush wind's dress was warm with dew", Will Lawson , single work poetry (p. 15)
Thunder-Gumsi"Lightning limns the thunder-gums,", Will Lawson , single work poetry (p. 16-17)
Bargo Riveri"The river is the dawning", Will Lawson , single work poetry (p. 18-20)
The Roadi""The road goes west", the old men say", Will Lawson , single work poetry (p. 21-22)
Gum Leavesi"Scent of gum leaves on the air,", Will Lawson , single work poetry (p. 23-24)
Mist Ladyi"There's a blue lady comes up from the river,", Will Lawson , single work poetry (p. 25-26)
Wind Ridersi"Who was it mustered the wind steeds to-night,", Will Lawson , single work poetry (p. 27-28)
The Painteri"He was the Spirit of the storm", Will Lawson , single work poetry (p. 29-30)
Stormi"In the rising tempest the trees are tossing,", Will Lawson , single work poetry (p. 31-32)
Singing Wateri"Singing Water is the name", Will Lawson , single work poetry (p. 33-34)
The Traitor Windi"The wind that went away last night", Will Lawson , single work poetry (p. 35-36)
Ghostsi"No sounds the watchful echoes waken", Will Lawson , single work poetry (p. 37-38)
The Slopes of Sleepi"The slopes of sleep are gentle;", Will Lawson , single work poetry (p. 39-40)
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Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

    • Sydney, New South Wales,: Dymocks , 1943 .
      Extent: 60p.
      Reprinted: 1944
    • Sydney, New South Wales,: Dymocks , 1945 .
      Extent: 88p.
      Edition info: Enlarged ed.
      Note/s:
      • Note inside front cover : 'The fourth printing of this popular selection of Australian verse has been enlarged by the addition of some new verses about Australian birds'.
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Last amended 10 Apr 2006 12:27:23
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