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HAROLD MIDDLETON Associated for many years with W. H. Palings, both in Sydney and Brisbane, Harold Middleton began to establish his reputation as a writer, composer, and accompanist in Brisbane around the early to mid1920s. His pantomime, Hop O' My Thumb was staged by the Famous Diggers in 1924, and he wrote at least one comedy sketch for the troupe during its lengthy Cremorne engagement. Another pantomime, Puss in Boots (1928) was also produced in Brisbane. A number of Middleton's songs were published during the 1920s. Source: ozvta.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/middleton-harold-311...

Shorley, Ezra Thomas 1868-1946 Most widely held works by Ezra Thomas Shorley, First World War lyricist and poet. * Poetic reflections in rhyme and reason 1937 * Australia's emblem of gold, or, Our golden wattle 1919 with Helena Miler * Our Mary Jane from the farm: comic song 1918 with Stan Wood * March on, march on Australians : patriotic song 1917 with Helena Miler and more Source: worldcat.org/identities/viaf-93876567/

Mary Elizabeth Egan; Egan-Mulry, M.; born in 1863 Morganstown, County Roscommon, Ireland; died 1934 Charters Towers, Queensland; She came to Australia in 1886 with her brother John when she was in her early twenties to settle in Brisbane. Mulry traveled extensively through the Commonwealth as a freelance journalist, contributing to numerous Australian newspapers and periodicals. Apart from her novels and poems, she also composed the words and music for romantic songs including 'Rosebuds' and patriotic songs, including 'Austral Heroes' and 'Our Boys at the Front' under the name of Egan-Mulry.) www.austlit.edu.au/run?ex=ShowAgent&agentId=A%2bHr Morning Bulletin (Rockhampton, Qld.: 1878 - 1954) 19 Jul 1932. Retrieved from Trove on 27 Jul 2011 p. 6 (Miss Egan-Mulry Here novelist, composer, only woman publisher ... her next novel, which will be named 'Parted' ... Queensland poetess ... Miss Egan-Mulry made her first 'public appearance' in 1918 when she composed the song 'Our boys at the front.' Her next compositions were 'Rosheen,' 'Shamrock leaves,' 'Rosebuds,' 'Glorious Australia,' and 'The woodlands,' 'Austral heroes' written at the time of the Armistice ... Her best-known books are 'The Nobleman Jackeroo ' and 'Thc mystery of Thornfield Station' ... Miss Egan-MuIry claims to be the only woman publisher in Australia. ... nla.gov.au/nla.news-article55496638 Source: librariesaustralia.nla.gov.au/search/display?dbid=auth&am...

Emu Park Just a scenic 20 kilometer drive along the coast from Yeppoon, Emu Park is a peaceful coastal village. Once an exclusive beach resort at the turn of the 20th century, Emu Park is an idyllic seaside village with plenty of character. Emu Park is home to the famous Singing Ship sculpture. Set against a spectacular coastal vista, the majestic monument commemorates the area’s legacy of the historical explorations of Captain James Cook. A gentle sea breeze produces a musical sound through fluted pipes that will be long remembered. Source: www.visitcapricorn.com.au/service/emu-park

Emu Park, reflecting on its past, formed a history society and opened a museum in 1984 in a building that had been the Mount Chalmers police station and the Yeppoon courthouse. The town is located in the lee of low Emu Point, with attractive beaches on either side. The two main surfing beaches immediately south of Emu Point were called Ladies and Men's Beaches. The small Ladies Beach still goes by that name, while Men's is better known today as Emu Park and is the site of the surf lifesaving club. The main surfing beach is Emu Park beach, located on the south side of the point. The main surfing beach is Emu Park beach, located on the south side of the point, and offering a usually low beach break. A lifesaving reel was placed on the beach in 1917 and the Emu Park Surf Life Saving Club was founded in 1925. The modern clubhouse is located at the northern end of the beach and is fronted by a seawall. It is surrounded by extensive grassy foreshore reserves and parking areas. The reserve runs the full length of the beach, with houses set well back from the shore. Source: www.australiaforeveryone.com.au/files/qld-tropical/emu-pa...

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Down on the sands at Emu Park, Strolling along the beach: Watching the tide as it ebbs and flows, As far as the eye can reach. Watching the sea-gulls gliding by, Over the briny foam, Therewith the girl that I love best, That's where I love to roam. CHORUS Why sing of Mississippi And my old Kentucky home, And places far away from us Where lovers often Roam. Just give me the girl I love, The gum and ironbark, And a cozy corner on the beach Down at Emu Park. VERSE 2 Down on the sands at Emu Park, Happy and light and gay; Building the castle of life's long dream, And while the time away. Watching the breakers rolling in Out on the deep blue sea. Tasting the sweets of life untold, My little girl and me. VERSE 3 Down on the sands of Emu Park, There on the beach at night: Watching the silvery moonbeams rare, That shine with such radiance bright. Far, far away from city life, Joys fairer none could be; Therewith the girl, I desire, Down near the deep blue sea.