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Issue Details: First known date: 1957... 1957 The Shield of Place
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Contents

* Contents derived from the Sydney, New South Wales,:Angus and Robertson , 1957 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
Wombati"The black swans' convoy,", Mary Finnin , single work poetry (p. 27-28)
Old Age, if Anyi"When to old age, if any, I may come -", Mary Finnin , single work poetry (p. 29)
Velasquez Countryi"Out of your window laced with candleshine,", Mary Finnin , single work poetry (p. 30)
On the Edge of the Woodi"It was cold on the edge of the wood - nothing to see", Mary Finnin , single work poetry (p. 30-31)
Dullardi"`The circle is primordial,' he said,", Mary Finnin , single work poetry (p. 31)
Summer Miniature, Warrandytei"Tumult of nations sinks to the cess of brawls -", Mary Finnin , single work poetry (p. 32)
Twilight of the Godsi"We walk like the breed of gods, golden as apricots,", Mary Finnin , single work poetry (p. 33)
Song in the Mountainsi"When wind about the throat is a black vice,", Mary Finnin , single work poetry (p. 34)
Winter Uplandi"The granite boulder on the rise", Mary Finnin , single work poetry (p. 35)
The Smell of Snowi"Smelling the snow", Mary Finnin , single work poetry (p. 36)
At Nightfalli"He is no less my shepherd,", Mary Finnin , single work poetry (p. 37)
Invadersi"This is the song of the sheep-", Mary Finnin , single work poetry (p. 38)
Sleep Song Sheep Songi"The hills, like sheep, lie on the plain", Mary Finnin , single work poetry (p. 39)
Tom Malonei"What could he be bringing to the Lord's high table,", Mary Finnin , single work poetry (p. 40)
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