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y separately published work icon Sunshine, Saltwater and Sand : And Other Poems of the Sunshine State selected work   poetry  
Issue Details: First known date: 2000... 2000 Sunshine, Saltwater and Sand : And Other Poems of the Sunshine State
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Contents

* Contents derived from the Bowen, Bowen area, Marlborough - Mackay - Townsville area, Queensland,:Brian Barry , 2000 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
The Golfer from the Canefieldsi"She came from Ayr on the Burdekin, the land of the sweet sugar cane,", Brian Barry , single work poetry (p. 20)
A Multicultural Mani"Several bloods flow in my veins from the lands over the seas,", Brian Barry , single work poetry (p. 21)
A Treeless Landi"Where have all the trees gone that landscaped the beautiful plain,", Brian Barry , single work poetry (p. 22)
This is for those born before 1940i"We were born before television, before penicillin, flue shots, frozen foods,", Brian Barry , single work poetry (p. 23)
The Long Ride Outbacki"It was January 2001 when I rode that iron Horse called "The Spirit of the Outback",", Brian Barry , single work poetry (p. 24-25)
The Birthday Girli"All your friends and relatives have gathered here to celebrate", Brian Barry , single work poetry (p. 25)
Memories of a Queenslanderi"Swimming in beautiful Horseshoe Bay in old Bowen town by the sea,", Brian Barry , single work poetry (p. 26-27)
Canton Charlie Ah Youi"It was around the year of 1870 when he arrived in the Sunshine State.", Brian Barry , single work poetry (p. 28)
Gum Trees (Eucalypts)i"There's not a more splendid sight in Australia to rival a tall gum tree", Brian Barry , single work poetry (p. 29)
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