Tram to Bondi On the Rails Again!

I spoke at the 150th Anniversary of Rail in Australia at the Powerhouse Discovery Centre last weekend. I read The Tram to Bondi Beach, which has been in print continuously for 30 years. A rarity in Australian publishing.

Over 100 people turned up to the session, where I also read from my latest poetry book, The ABC book of Australian Poetry to set the scene.

Cobar - Australia Day Ambassador Adventure 2011

                                           Site of the original Cobar copper mine  

                                          Libby and dear friend, Sandra Myers

                                           

                                          Australia Day gig at Olympic Pool

The Mayor of Cobar, local member and prize winners

We toured the dramatic sites of Cobar - think open-cut mines and the longest iron verandah on a pub in New South Wales. In the afternoon, I ran a writer's workshop in the very pleasant library. The next day, we then joined the fun at the Olympic Pool on Australia Day, where the formalities were held. Thank heavens for a good sound system and enthusiastic audience. It was 44 degrees! Lots of photos of red earth and good memories of great country hospitality.