Funny Poems About Moving to Australia

Bush Poetry: Travel 'round Australia

Come travel 'round Australia, and see its wondrous sights

From the outback to the cities, from the daytime to the nights

Where the splendour of our country, will swell your heart with pride

And fill your eyes with beauty, that will keep you satisfied.

Character: Denis Bartell

Denis Bartell is one of Australia's modern pioneers and was justifiably awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the general division, in 1989. Dick Smith, founder of Australian Geographic Magazine, presented him with its Adventurer of the Year Award Gold Medallion 1994.

Character: Norm Needham

We're indebted to the late Ian Glover, long-serving editor of Overlander Magazine and many other publications, for his introduction to this story about one of the 4WD movement's pioneers.

Character: Artist extraordinaire

Helen Dubrovich, born in Germany of Russian parents, came to Australia when she was three. When quite young, Helen started to travel overseas and this influenced her work, which is quite eclectic.

The first Around-Australia drive

The first Around-Australia drive was done in a 1923 5CV Type C Torpedo 2WD Citroen, driven by Neville Westwood and Greg Davies in 1925.

Character: A bush cook

If you haven't come across one of Ranger Nick's demo camp cooking sessions at a 4WD or camping show or watched his DVD you're definitely missing out. He's a very entertaining presenter and he knows exactly what he's doing.

A TRAVEL YARN: KEEPING ON CAMPING WHILE YOU CAN…

Turning 78 was a big shock. Now I am in my 79th year with the big 8 0 just around the corner. I mean that is seriously OLD!

Character: Tim Bowden

Tim Bowden was born in Hobart, Tasmania, on August 2, 1937. He is married, with two children and three grandchildren. An author and broadcaster formerly of Sydney but now living on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, Tim was host of the ABC-TV listener and viewer reaction program Backchat, from 1986-93.

Character: Jol Fleming

Jol was brought up in the 1950s, in the remote Aboriginal community of Yuendumu, some 400 kilometres north west of Alice Springs, where his parents ran a Baptist mission. Jol's playmates were full-blood Aborigines and Jol still carries his tribal skin name, Jabaltjari.

A TRAVEL YARN: Portable toilet drama

Many years ago my better half and I were still experimenting with the best way to cope with travelling-toilet issues. We could make do with the time-honoured 'wee bucket' but there were some occasions when a more solid proposition was required, if you take my meaning.

A TRAVEL YARN – Kenny's bush new year

The best time to visit the NSW Corner Country is in winter, but the threat of 40+ degree heat didn't deter these intrepid bush travellers doing it in mid-summer. However, we don't recommend it!

How we helped Bill Gates

It's not widely known that when Bill Gates was developing computer terminology he relied heavily on old Aussie bush lore, but here's solid proof.

Bush poetry – The Hardest Land of All

Allan Whiting doesn't write much poetry, but here's one from a few years back, when the drought was really biting.

BUSH POETRY: Satellite Navigation

Going bush without a satnav is unthinkable, but mine is a special sort …

A TRAVEL YARN: EXPLORING TASMANIA'S WILD WEST

Tim and Ros Bowden reflect on a camping journey on the West Coast of Tasmania that features in their third book in the 'Penelope' camping and travelling series: The Devil in Tim – Penelope's Travels in Tasmania.

A TRAVEL YARN: AUSTRALIA'S TREASURY OF ANCIENT CAVE PAINTINGS

Tim Bowden and his wife Ros have been exploring the delights of Aboriginal art sites for many years during their extensive Australian wanderings with their trusty Series 80 Landcruiser Penelope and their off-road camper.

BUSH POETRY: KA KA MUNDI

Affectionately known to her travelling companions as 'The Malvern Matron', Verna McKenzie takes her experiences from trips in the Outback and transforms them into bush poetry.
On every trip, Verna finds inspiration through her fellow travellers, places visited and the funny 'little things' and jots down a poem or two.

BUSH POETRY: THE DUNNY RUN

Drive 200 metres to the nearest dunny?
Well, some might think that's kind of funny!

BUSH POETRY: THE BUSH KETTLE BURIAL

Gathered 'round the camp-fire at days end, we feast on Verna's freshly baked scones – listening attentively as she recites her poetry.

BUSH POETRY: KANGAROOS

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