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2011 Competition Prizewinners
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CATHERINE CLARKE - A BUSHMAN'S LAST FAREWELL
This is a beautifully crafted story of a bushman who is coming to the end of his life and feels the need to eulogise the wonderment of his experiences before he passes on. He chooses the appropriate setting for the final scene with only his faithful dog and horse as his final companions. The writer’s strong imagery, balanced meter and descriptive illustrations are fascinating, and cleverly sustain the narrative to its soulful climax. This is the work of a gifted picture writer and a fitting winner of The Blackened Billy for 2011.
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MERCKENSCHLAGER - ENCOUNTER WITH WHALES
Whaling was SA's first important industry. It was critical to the state's early economic survival and growth, with Encounter Bay the focus of activities. In 21st Century SA, whales are still important to the economy, but in a more sustainable and environmentally-acceptable way. Winner, 2011
Harrington 'Poets By The Sea'.
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2010 Competition Prizewinners
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DAVID CAMPBELL - WALKING AWAY
Winner 2010 Gold City Bush Poets Gold Nugget Award
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2009 Competition Prizewinners
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DAVID CAMPBELL - THE WHITE RIBBON
Winner 2009
Bryan Kelleher Literary Award
MAX MERCKENSCHLAGER - THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN
Winner 2009 ABPA Written Competition hosted by North Pine Bush Poets.
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2008 Competition Prizewinners
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MAX MERCKENSCHLAGER - MEN OF KINS
Winner 2008
Scribbligum “Gum blossom” awards winner
Winner 2006 Australian Bush Poetry National Championships
GRAHAM FREDRIKSEN - THE ONLY WAR WE HAD (Beachhead Vietnam)
Winner 2008 ABPA Australian Bush Poetry Written Competition
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