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Contains illustrated poems followed by accompanying music scores. Three songs contained in the book are not prefaced by poems: 'Swinging' (pp.14-16), 'The Bunyip (pp.21-22), and 'The Seaside' (pp.26-28).
Contents
* Contents derived from the
Melbourne,
Victoria,:Allan and Co.
, 1911 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
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I Wish I Were a Possumi"I wish I were a Possum",
single work
poetry
(p. 3)
Note: Followed by music score, pp.4-5.
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The Good Little Jackassi"A good little jackass sat in a high tree,",
single work
poetry
(p. 7)
Note: Followed by music score, pp.8-10.
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King Billy and Black Maryi"King Billy was a blackfellow brave",
single work
poetry
(p. 11)
Note: Followed by music score, pp.12-13.
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Bunny's Adventurei"One morning, oh so early,",
single work
poetry
(p. 17)
Note: Followed by accompanying music score, pp.18-20.
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The Great Big Grey Kangarooi"Oh, in the shady bush far away",
single work
poetry
(p. 23)
Note: Followed by music score, pp.24-25.
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The Bad Wicked Dingoi"A bad wicked dingo thought he'd have some fun",
single work
poetry
(p. 29)
Note: Followed by music score, pp.30-31.
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