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Issue Details: First known date: 1992... 1992 A Childhood On Wonga
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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

  • 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.", Chris Adnam , single work poetry (p. 7)
Yan Yans Debuti"Most mornings at paddles the bushland is singing", Chris Adnam , single work poetry (p. 9)
Bunjils Spiriti"A "Wonga" totem was the eagle hawk", Chris Adnam , single work poetry (p. 11)
Koori Commandmenti"When the children are taught the law of "Wuduu"", Chris Adnam , single work poetry (p. 12)
A Firelight Initiationi"They would swing it around in circular motion", Chris Adnam , single work poetry (p. 13)
Barak on the Brushyi"Batman met Barak on the banks of the Brushy", Chris Adnam , single work poetry (p. 14)
Kurburu the Koalai"The tribe feasted on "Gurring" from out of the tree", Chris Adnam , single work poetry (p. 15-16)
The Sun Sets on Bolin Bolini"The spirits awakened on the Bolin swamp", Chris Adnam , single work poetry (p. 17)
Heartlandi"Our people have lived for thousands of years", Chris Adnam , single work poetry (p. 18)
Farewelli"Nangy", Chris Adnam , single work poetry (p. 20)
Yarra Gumsi"Beside the banks of the mighty Yarra", Chris Adnam , single work poetry (p. 21)
Quambee Jacki"Theres an old slab hut near a flying fox", Chris Adnam , single work poetry (p. 23)
Jimmy of Nillumbiki"Jimmy Dawson was a man of the land", Chris Adnam , single work poetry (p. 24)
Burnt Bridgei"The toll was high from the old log road", Chris Adnam , single work poetry (p. 25)
Patsy's Cart on Wongai"A convoy of carts followed its course", Chris Adnam , single work poetry (p. 26)
Corranderki"A station was formed for those who surrendered", Chris Adnam , single work poetry (p. 27)
Bristle Hair Jacki"This is a story about old Bristle Hair Jack", Chris Adnam , single work poetry (p. 29)
Life from the Base Campi"Born on the eastern side of town", Chris Adnam , single work poetry (p. 31)
The Old Childs Chairi"As a young Billy Lid I had my special seat", Chris Adnam , single work poetry (p. 32-33)
Mudgee's Pondi"Across from the Base Camp was a prominent place", Chris Adnam , 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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