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'A past reflection in verse of a childhood on the 'Wonga' the ancient Aboriginal dreaming place along the Yarra.' (Cover note)
Notes
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Dedication: 'In memory of Winnie Quagliotti whose work will live on forever.'
Contents
* Contents derived from the
Lilydale,
Mooroolbark - Lilydale - Coldstream - Seville area,
Melbourne - East,
Melbourne,
Victoria,:Commodore Press
, 1992 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
- The Legend of the Witchetty Grub River Peoplei"The Yarra's Water was locked up on the Mountain.", single work poetry (p. 7)
- Yan Yans Debuti"Most mornings at paddles the bushland is singing", single work poetry (p. 9)
- Bunjils Spiriti"A "Wonga" totem was the eagle hawk", single work poetry (p. 11)
- Koori Commandmenti"When the children are taught the law of "Wuduu"", single work poetry (p. 12)
- A Firelight Initiationi"They would swing it around in circular motion", single work poetry (p. 13)
- Barak on the Brushyi"Batman met Barak on the banks of the Brushy", single work poetry (p. 14)
- Kurburu the Koalai"The tribe feasted on "Gurring" from out of the tree", single work poetry (p. 15-16)
- The Sun Sets on Bolin Bolini"The spirits awakened on the Bolin swamp", single work poetry (p. 17)
- Heartlandi"Our people have lived for thousands of years", single work poetry (p. 18)
- Farewelli"Nangy", single work poetry (p. 20)
- Yarra Gumsi"Beside the banks of the mighty Yarra", single work poetry (p. 21)
- Quambee Jacki"Theres an old slab hut near a flying fox", single work poetry (p. 23)
- Jimmy of Nillumbiki"Jimmy Dawson was a man of the land", single work poetry (p. 24)
- Burnt Bridgei"The toll was high from the old log road", single work poetry (p. 25)
- Patsy's Cart on Wongai"A convoy of carts followed its course", single work poetry (p. 26)
- Corranderki"A station was formed for those who surrendered", single work poetry (p. 27)
- Bristle Hair Jacki"This is a story about old Bristle Hair Jack", single work poetry (p. 29)
- Life from the Base Campi"Born on the eastern side of town", single work poetry (p. 31)
- The Old Childs Chairi"As a young Billy Lid I had my special seat", single work poetry (p. 32-33)
- Mudgee's Pondi"Across from the Base Camp was a prominent place", single work poetry (p. 34)
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Last amended 3 Jan 2012 09:43:24
Subjects:
- Wonga, Foster - Welshpool area, South Gippsland, Gippsland, Victoria,
- Yarra River, Victoria, Melbourne, Victoria,
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