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Issue Details: First known date: 2002... 2002 An Australian Treasury of Popular Verse
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Contents

* Contents derived from the Sydney, New South Wales,:ABC Books , 2002 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
The Confessioni"Father Connolly, our local", Jim Haynes , single work poetry humour (p. 25-26)
It's Something in Me Genesi"I wuz down in Brisbane Frid'y week, an' went ter see the quack -", Charlee Marshall , single work poetry humour (p. 26-27)
A Macadamia Mademoisellei"A macadamia mademoiselle", Grahame Watt , single work poetry humour (p. 27)
Chopsticksi"There's a little Chinese cafe, down the road in my home town,", Col Wilson , single work poetry humour (p. 28-29)
Mary Had a Loti"Mary had a litle lamb; she also had some steak,", Anonymous , single work poetry humour (p. 29)
A Nautical Yarni"I sing of a captain who's well known to fame;", Joh Goodchild , single work poetry (p. 29)
Pillmaniai"I've got pills for arthritis, bursitis, colitis,", Glenny Palmer , single work poetry humour (p. 30-31)
Kevin from Kongwaki"My ex-friend Kevin from Kongwak,", Jim Haynes , single work poetry humour (p. 31)
Script for Old-Time Sequence Dancei"I have seen some old time dancers do some fancy stepping out", Harry Bowers , single work poetry humour satire (p. 31)
A Bad Breaki"The preacher quoted, and the cranks", W. T. Goodge , single work poetry humour (p. 32)
Tall Timberi"That sort o'reminds me of the ole days (said Bill)", Den , single work poetry humour (p. 32-33)
Harki"Hark the herald angels sing", Anonymous , single work poetry (p. 33)
My Wise Old Grandpapai"When I was but a little chap", Wilbur G. Howcroft , single work poetry humour (p. 33-34)
The Crim from Long Bayi"A cunning old crim from Long Bay", Russell Hannah , single work poetry humour (p. 34)
Mulga Bill's Bicyclei"`TWAS Mulga Bill, from Eaglehawk, that caught the cycling craze", A. B. Paterson , single work poetry humour

Mulga Bill’s Bicycle was written by Banjo Paterson in 1896. It was written at a time when cycling was a relatively new and popular social activity. Cycles were ridden everywhere, including in the outback by shearers and other workers who needed to travel cheaply. It tells the hilarious story of Mulga Bill, who thinks he’s much better at cycling than he turns out to be. A resounding crash sends him back to his original mode of transport – his trusty horse. Kilmeny and Deborah Niland’s delightful illustrations catch the mood and humour of Paterson’s verse with great spirit, and this book has become an enduring classic.

Synopsis of the illustrated picture book.

Source: Harper Collins

(http://www.harpercollins.com.au/9780207172847/mulga-bills-bicycle/#sm.00001nzfrcbsrdd2gtij7q97dp0qg)

 (p. 34-35)
The Six-Stitcheri"A brand new six stitcher, shiny, red and hard.", Frank Daniel , single work poetry humour (p. 35)
Tangmalangalooi"The bishop sat in lordly state and purple cap sublime,", 'John O'Brien' , single work poetry humour (p. 36)
Arthritisi"Dipso Dan was wandering slowly up the street", Jim Haynes , single work poetry humour (p. 37)
Astronomyi"Twinkle, twinkle, little star, I don't wonder what you are.", Bartlett Adamson , single work poetry (p. 38)
A Tale of Termitesi"STRANGER please pause by this old bungalow", Bruce Simpson , single work poetry humour (p. 38-39)
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