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Issue Details: First known date: 1940... 1940 Writings in Verse
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Contents

* Contents derived from the Strahan, Western Tasmania (including the West Coast), Tasmania,:Jim Preston , 1946 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
The Morali"The moral is, be always sure", Jim Preston , single work poetry humour (p. 23)
'Peter the Whaler'i"You all have heard of soldiers brave", Jim Preston , single work poetry (p. 24)
The "Spider Girl"i"Come, give me your attention", Jim Preston , single work poetry (p. 25)
Miss Katie Flavhini""Ansett's" is a household word", Jim Preston , single work poetry (p. 26)
Tommy D'Altoni"In this Island of Tasmania, folk are causing quite a stir", Jim Preston , single work poetry (p. 27)
"Chris" - A Eulogyi"Merino, old Victorian town, oft entertained men of renown", Jim Preston , single work poetry (p. 28)
"Burrabil"i"What joy to sportsmen, rich and poor,", Jim Preston , single work poetry (p. 29-30)
Ode to "Burrabil"i"Farewell, old faithful steed,", Jim Preston , single work poetry (p. 30)
Lindsay White's Farewell to Orford to Join Geelong Football Team, 1940i"Farewell beloved hamlet,", Jim Preston , single work poetry (p. 31)
A Gardeni"How lovely a garden -", Jim Preston , single work poetry (p. 31)
Farewell to Merinoi"Farewell to old Merino,", Jim Preston , single work poetry (p. 32)
Jim Tiemani"Port Fairy - old historic town -", Jim Preston , single work poetry (p. 33-34)
Lines Forwarded to Bernie Inches, Brewery Depot, Warrnambool (Victoria)i"I know, of course, you will expect", Jim Preston , single work poetry (p. 34)
Billy Maher's Busi"Most those who travel near or far,", Jim Preston , single work poetry (p. 35-36)
On the Defeat of Cr. H. Mitchell at the Glenelg Shire Elections : August 22, 1940i"My fellow man! Pray do not feel remorse,", Jim Preston , single work poetry (p. 36)
Orford (Victoria)i"Orford is a homely spot,", Jim Preston , single work poetry (p. 37)
"Flash Prince" of Bessiebellei"Come, farmers of the district,", Jim Preston , single work poetry (p. 38)
"Brother Bill"i"'Twas in the month of August", Jim Preston , single work poetry (p. 39-40)
Winter's Approachi"Winter days will soon be here;", Jim Preston , single work poetry (p. 40)
Visit to Warrnambool (Victoria)i"I'm just back from the city, with its bustle and its strife", Jim Preston , single work poetry (p. 41)
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