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william williams
 Post subject: John Bird
PostPosted: Sat May 19, 2012 10:40 am 
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I was given two poems by John Bird The Last Chance and The Filly My Filly does any one know anything about him

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 Post subject: Re: John Bird
PostPosted: Sat May 19, 2012 3:42 pm 
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Sorry Bill, I can't help.

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Bob Pacey
 Post subject: Re: John Bird
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Manfred lists a John Bird in his poetry pages Bill perhaps he can help, one showing at lismore library as well ???


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 Post subject: Re: John Bird
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Not sure if this is the bloke your are looking for Bill

http://users.mullum.com.au/jbird/jb-V.html

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Bob Pacey
 Post subject: Re: John Bird
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Thanks for posting the link Maureen , a good read there, I do of course prefer his rhyming verse.
The Poem about The Antbed Court in particular.


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william williams
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thank Bob Manfred and Maureen

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The above is the last known address that I have for John Bird.
I recall him as a prolific writer from the 1990's but have no current information on him at all.

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I recall hearing that John passed away a couple of years ago - but I hope I'm wrong.

'The Filly, My Filly', and 'The Last Charge' are both in,
"Selected Poems and Bush Ballads Volume 3" by John Bird. (Dedicated to his mother)

I met him a few years ago when Jack Drake was running a fest in Stanthorpe.

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william williams
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Thank you both for those answers

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Dropped in to see John with Ray Essery a few years back. I believe he passed away some time after.
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