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Verse for Vinnies

Good Day Everyone,
Oh what a night! It certainly was the night that was! There North Pine
we were cruising along with some really great poetry from
talented regulars and wonderful music and songs from the
inimitable George May, when without warning we descended
into “poems” and yarns regarding bodily functions and outdoor Bush Poets
dunnies! At one point there was a serious risk of one of our
visitors disassembling from laughter. I am still contemplating
some of what I heard last night.
Absolutely wonderful to welcome back our old mate Chris Dri- 1.30 pm Sunday, 26 April 2020
nan after a serious illness and good to see him present a couple We hope you are able to join us at
of very good poems last night. As I mentioned we were very for- St William’s,
tunate to have George May come along with his Irish bouzouki
and hear him present three iconic Eric Bogle songs . Well done 67 Dawson Parade, Grovely
George and we hope to see you at the GBPs more often!
During the evening we also heard from: Marion Dreyer; Fran For over twenty years North Pine Bush Poets have provided Bris-
Bush; Marie Kerr; newcomer Pat Elphick; Ken Tough; David Mel- bane residents with performances of our Australian poetry. From
ville (who presented his 2018 version of the Man From Snowy their ranks we have seen members who have won State and Aus-
River (which I am also still contemplating) and Janelle Ambrose. tralian Championships and Written Championships. This incor-
We will do it all again on the last Wednesday night of next poration on the First and Third Sundays of the month at Petrie
month (25 March) in the conference room of the Gosford Hotel Markets on Dayboro Road where from 9.00 a.m. to 12 noon (at
and we would dearly love to see you join us for what is always no charge to the public) the present Original, COntemporary, and
a great night of very much fun and friendship. Traditional Australian Bush Poetry in metred and rhymed verse.
Unfortunately our stalwart friend and supporter Chris
Kessey was unable to attend last night due to serious dental Cost $15 includes afternoon tea — children free
problems and I know we all wish Chris the very best. Beneficiary St Vincent de Paul Society
Just before I close I am sure that you all join with me in
wishing the iconic Eric Bogle a swift and complete recovery 07 3630 5161 heritagepoetry@dodo.com.au
after falling from his bike and breaking his hip.
Very Best Regards,
Vic Jefferies
The Man From Snowy River Bush Festival
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