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Author's note: Authentic information on Australian animals compiled, by special permission, from the Oberonian Archives. (appears under title)
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Epigraph: Oh, children, I have toiled so hard / To make this compilation! / I rubbed my brains with boiling lard, / And huffed and puffed, and ho-ed! and ha-ed! / All for your information.
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Illustrated sequence of nonsensical poems; not necessarily intended for children.
Includes
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The Glum Galoot : III
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"Beware, beware the Glum Galoot!",
1927
single work
poetry
humour
— Appears in: The Home , 1 December vol. 8 no. 12 1927; (p. 63) -
The Bunyip : I
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"The Bunyip is a curious beast,",
1927
single work
poetry
humour
— Appears in: The Home , 1 December vol. 8 no. 12 1927; (p. 63) -
The Bandicoot : II
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"Learn now about the Bandicoot,",
1927
single work
poetry
humour
— Appears in: The Home , 1 December vol. 8 no. 12 1927; (p. 63) -
The Grumpus : IV
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"The Grumpus is a perfect dear.",
1927
single work
poetry
humour
— Appears in: The Home , 1 December vol. 8 no. 12 1927; (p. 63)
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