J K Moir.. a fascinating character in Bush Poetry circles
Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2016 5:10 pm
One name that always crops up in Bush Poetry of the 40's and 50's is that of John Kinmont Moir, or "J K" as he was sometimes known.. or Jack.
Here is a truly fascinating biography of J K Moir.
http://www3.slv.vic.gov.au/latrobejourn ... -g-t9.html
His name was synonymous with the Melbourne Bread and Cheese Club and his title was Knight Grand Cheese. What a title! The Bread and Cheese Club (Melb) was a great literary fraternity that lasted until 1988.
Edward Harrington was a founding member.
The following photo is that of a scarce book in good condition from my own Collection entitled "John Kinmont Moir.. A Tribute"
He was very highly thought of.. and deservedly so.
This small book, published by the Bread and Cheese Club is historically important.
So if you have a PROFOUND interest in bush poetry I feel sure that you will appreciate it.
Also I will reproduce W.E. (Bill) Harney's Poem dedicated to Jack Moir.. but on a future thread because I suspect that many people would be familiar with the great bushman Bill Harney and may have anecdotes of their own to recount.
I must say that Bill Harney was one of the major influences on my own life and in coming to Qld to live. Mooloolaba in Bill's day was then different to what it is now though.
For those who have not heard of Bill Harney, here is a website.
http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/harney- ... bill-10428
Cheers Gary
Here is a truly fascinating biography of J K Moir.
http://www3.slv.vic.gov.au/latrobejourn ... -g-t9.html
His name was synonymous with the Melbourne Bread and Cheese Club and his title was Knight Grand Cheese. What a title! The Bread and Cheese Club (Melb) was a great literary fraternity that lasted until 1988.
Edward Harrington was a founding member.
The following photo is that of a scarce book in good condition from my own Collection entitled "John Kinmont Moir.. A Tribute"
He was very highly thought of.. and deservedly so.
This small book, published by the Bread and Cheese Club is historically important.
So if you have a PROFOUND interest in bush poetry I feel sure that you will appreciate it.
Also I will reproduce W.E. (Bill) Harney's Poem dedicated to Jack Moir.. but on a future thread because I suspect that many people would be familiar with the great bushman Bill Harney and may have anecdotes of their own to recount.
I must say that Bill Harney was one of the major influences on my own life and in coming to Qld to live. Mooloolaba in Bill's day was then different to what it is now though.
For those who have not heard of Bill Harney, here is a website.
http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/harney- ... bill-10428
Cheers Gary