Blackened Billy Bush Poetry Written Competition Results,
and
Golden Damper Bush Poetry Performance Competition Results

organised by The Tamworth Poetry Reading Group sponsored by Country Energy and supported by A.M. Printing Services

Tamworth Bush Poetry Competition 2008 The 2008 Country Energy Tamworth Bush Poetry Competition turned out to be one of the most exciting programs we have ever had, with an abundance of very talented performers which delighted the large audiences every day.  It is a real pleasure to see, not only our old tried and true friends, but lots of very talented newcomers, giving our competition a first or second go.  The Tamworth Bush Poetry Competition has always considered it one of its most important roles to encourage new poets and, over the past twenty years or so, we have given this encouragement to newcomers like Bobby Miller, Ray Essery, Dave Proust and many, many more. Performances ran the gamut of emotions from laughter to violence to patriotism to sorrow, with the stage awash with tears a couple of times.  The audience was carried along with it all and showed that they appreciate all the varying aspects of the wonderful genre of Bush Poetry. Guest comperes John Major, Gary Fogarty, Frank Daniel, and Ray Essery added a professional touch to the show and the organisers appreciate their support. Thank you to all the competitors who make an effort to get to Tamworth and we hope we'll see you again next year. Jan Morris Tamworth Poetry Reading Group
Performance Bush Poetry Competition
Country Energy Golden Damper Bush Poetry Competition
Original
Place	Contestant & Author	From	Poem
1 st 2 nd 3 rd	John Peel Mark 'Bushie' Thompson Carol Heuchan	Ballarat Vic North Queensland Cooranbong NSW	The Fence Off Where Else Would A Man Want To Be Horse Flu - Not Just
Traditional or Established Works
Place	Contestant	From	Poem
1 st 2 nd 3 rd	Carol Heuchan Roderick Williams Reid Begg	Cooranbong NSW Bobin NSW Tuncurry NSW	Bronco Harry's Last Ride by Jack Drake The Play by C.J. Dennis The Pontiff's Eyes by Charlee Marshall
Written Bush Poetry Competition
Blackened Billy winners
Place	Author	From	Poem
1 st 2 nd 3 rd	Dean Trevaskis Catherine Clarke Graeme Johnson	Ocean Shores NSW Mona Vale NSW West Ryde NSW	The Power of Kokoda Hear My Story The Voyage
Highly Commended

2008 Tamworth Bush Poetry Competition

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