Edward John Eyre (radio play)

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Edward John Eyre
Genreverse drama play
Running time150 mins [1]
Country of originAustralia
Language(s)English
SyndicatesABC
Written by Colin Thiele
Original release17 June 1962

Edward John Eyre is a 1962 Australian radio play by Colin Thiele abobut Edward Eyre. It was written especially for the 1962 Adelaide Festival of the Arts and was much acclaimed. [2] [3]

Contents

Thiele had long been interested in the career of Eyre, and had been part of a 1951 plaque commemorating the explorer. [4]

A copy of the script is at the Fryer Library at the University of Queensland. [5]

Premise

The story of Eyre's 1840 trek around the Great Australian Bight along with John Baxter, Edward Scott and three Aboriginal men. [6]

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References

  1. "Advertising". The Canberra Times . Vol. 36, no. 10, 253. Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 16 June 1962. p. 19. Retrieved 1 January 2024 via National Library of Australia.
  2. "Noted Lecturer to Visit". The Beverley Times . Vol. 57, no. 31. Western Australia. 3 August 1962. p. 1. Retrieved 1 January 2024 via National Library of Australia.
  3. Stewart, Douglas (1965). Poetry in Australia. p. 239.
  4. "Moyor Unveils Memorial To Edward John Eyre". Port Lincoln Times . Vol. XXVIII, no. 1607. South Australia. 15 December 1955. p. 1. Retrieved 1 January 2024 via National Library of Australia.
  5. Edward john Eyre at Fryer Library
  6. "Story of Scott is fine local work". The Age. 14 June 1962. p. 24.