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Canberra Times in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

14 May 1977

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Canberra Times

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Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 14, 1977

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5

Charles Harpur and His Grave on Harpur's Hill in Eurobodalla

A reflective account describes visiting Harpur's Hill near Bodalla in Eurobodalla to view the grave of poet Charles Harpur who died in 1868. It recounts his life from Windsor NSW birth in 1813, his poetry and prose, political views, and the double grave with details of the Harpur family tragedy including his sons’ shooting accident and his death from grief.

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Forests from Paradise to Desert in Man's Hands

A reflective meditation on deforestation and its toll. The speaker laments how ancient forests, once lush with birds and streams, have been stripped away by human activity. Describing forests as earth’s protectors, it warns that crops and future generations may perish as deserts expand, driven by the unrelenting axe.

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Woodside autumn by Michael Young

A reflective poem describes autumn and landscape features as the speaker walks muddy fences and a dark creek. Alien poplars gesture against a cold May sky while scribbly-bark gums frame a spirit waning with the season. The poem contrasts traditional poetry with a vivid, kinetic image of youth.

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