John Bird

[william williams]

I was given two poems by John Bird The Last Chance and The Filly My Filly does any one know anything about him

bill williams

[Rimeriter]

Sorry Bill, I can't help.

[Bob Pacey]

Manfred lists a John Bird in his poetry pages Bill perhaps he can help, one showing at lismore library as well ???


Bob

[Maureen K Clifford]

Not sure if this is the bloke your are looking for Bill

http://users.mullum.com.au/jbird/jb-V.html

[Bob Pacey]

Thanks for posting the link Maureen , a good read there, I do of course prefer his rhyming verse.
The Poem about The Antbed Court in particular.


Cheers Bob

[william williams]

thank Bob Manfred and Maureen

bill the old battler

[Frank Daniel]

Bird John Roadrunner Caravan Village Sth Lismore NSW 2480

The above is the last known address that I have for John Bird.
I recall him as a prolific writer from the 1990's but have no current information on him at all.

Joe

[manfredvijars]

I recall hearing that John passed away a couple of years ago - but I hope I'm wrong.

'The Filly, My Filly', and 'The Last Charge' are both in,
"Selected Poems and Bush Ballads Volume 3" by John Bird. (Dedicated to his mother)

I met him a few years ago when Jack Drake was running a fest in Stanthorpe.

[william williams]

Thank you both for those answers

Bill the old Battler

[keats]

Dropped in to see John with Ray Essery a few years back. I believe he passed away some time after.