ABPA - Australian Bush Poets Association

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

Sorry Bill, I can't help.

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


Bob

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

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

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

thank Bob Manfred and Maureen

bill the old battler

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

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.

Thank you both for those answers

Bill the old Battler

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