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Post by Heather » Sun Apr 24, 2016 5:20 pm

Removed for now :)
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Cropduster
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Re: xxx

Post by Cropduster » Sun Apr 24, 2016 6:23 pm

What a delightful poem, full of imagery of time gone by.

Beautifully crafted and a delight to read, and re-read.

Excellent work, Heather Knight :D You set the bar high.
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Post by Terry » Sun Apr 24, 2016 8:53 pm

Exciting times back then Heather.
I can see it in your words, as the scene comes alive.


Terry
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Post by Neville Briggs » Mon Apr 25, 2016 12:42 pm

Good on you Heather. Naming things precisely makes lively imagery.

Those Kelly's are a sus lot though :)
Neville
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Post by Heather » Mon Apr 25, 2016 1:06 pm

Sometimes I set the bar too high for myself Allan! :lol: I laboured like one of those bullocks over this one.

Thanks Allan,

Heather :)
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Post by Heather » Mon Apr 25, 2016 1:18 pm

Exciting times indeed Terry and sometimes I think I was born in the wrong century, but then I remember how much I enjoy my hot shower and the convenience of electricity!

I've just finished reading "Wild Ride" by Samuel Everingham which is the story of Cobb and Co. Fascinating and informative read with some intriguing characters if anyone is interested.

This poem is based on real people. Hugh (known as Hughie) Mitchell was one of Cobb and Co.'s drivers and well known in Kilmore where this scene is set. Matthew and Mary Kelly ran the Kilmore Hotel (very well respected people Neville!) and Cobb and Co had an office there. There was also a huge stable able to house 30 something horses and a coach factory. In later years Hugh Mitchell was charged with embezzling Cobb and Co but was found not guilty - there's a story there I'd like to discover. Kilmore was one of the staging posts for the journey to Beechworth and the Ovens (and Albury).

Kilmore has several churches (a brand for every sinner!) all on the hills and a gaol also on a hill. Quinns was a hotel.

Neville I know the place and the scene so well I'm in it. :)
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Post by Catherine Lee » Mon Apr 25, 2016 6:03 pm

Fantastic Heather, I absolutely love it! As I read it I can see these images as if I'm watching a movie - you have really captured the sights and sounds perfectly. This really is a poem to be proud of!
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Post by Heather » Mon Apr 25, 2016 7:17 pm

So glad you can see it Catherine, that's the aim after-all.

Thank you. :)
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Post by mummsie » Mon Apr 25, 2016 9:26 pm

Excellent work Heather Knight-go to the top of the class.

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Post by alongtimegone » Tue Apr 26, 2016 9:51 am

Very special Heather. Love the magic in and of your words.
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