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From the Preface: 'A recent seminar of Australian musicians and composers drew attention to the need of more Australian music suitable for use in schools. This collection of ballads represents a worthy contribution towards this end.'
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'Words and music of six songs for children'. (Source : Marcie Muir Australian Children's Books : a bibliography. Vol. 1 (1992))
Contents
* Contents derived from the
Perth,
Western Australia,:Carroll's
, 1961 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
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Condamine Bellsi"By a forge near a hut on the Condamine River,",
single work
poetry
(p. 4-8)
Note: With music by John Joseph Jones.
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An Australian Children's Anthemi"O land of light and freedom",
single work
lyric/song
(p. 9-12)
Note: Poem and music by John Joseph Jones.
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Song of the Droveri"Cheerily sings the Drover,",
single work
poetry
(p. 13-17)
Note: With music by John Joseph Jones.
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The Road to Queenslandi"When first I came to Kimberley, part man but mostly boy,",
single work
poetry
(p. 18-22)
Note: With music by John Joseph Jones
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The Glenburgh Wool.
The Glenburgh Wool Goes Downi"The ramp outside the woolshed door",
single work
poetry
(p. 23-27)
Note: With music by John Joseph Jones.
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John Macarthur's Song,
single work
lyric/song
(p. 28-32)
Note: Poem and music by John Joseph Jones.
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