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Breaking of Broken Hill

Disaster in Australia isrecorded on the date,Monday, the Sixth of November,Eighteen Eighty Eight.A wild inferno razed the streetof downtown Broken Hill,beginning shortly after sixsmoke filled the air...

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Very much enjoyed this history put to verse Good write!~Alaura ~Listen to your heart, but listen closely....it often whispers~

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You've caught the drama of the fire so well! A good touch to concentrate on the solicitors saving their documents. A fine read.Davie

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a well-versed historical narrative.reads very much like the lyrics of a folk song.don't see many like this. enjoyed.Ben.

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A piece of history well captured in verse.BravoTal

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Thanks, Alaura. Davie, Ben and Tal. This is true, with the story coming from a short newspaper clipping.Suzanne

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What?? The pub burned down?? Damn...that's bad! Seriously...this reads like one of those learning pieces that you sometimes see in school...an aide memoir for an event or occurrence...handed down from...

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hehe... thanks soulsease

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I thought this excellent, and a free history lesson, I especially liked the title which was almost a contradiction, well done to you, BG

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Beautifully done, Suzanne I've been working on a local history piece too, and somehow they demand this type of regular rhyme and format. This works really well, with the fast pace conjuring up the...

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Thanks Brendan and Valoe, I had a history lesson too. This form just seemed to fit.Suzanne

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Kazoom, you've a happy talent for putting history to verse...VERY appealing and pleasant to read!! MOST wonderful!GaladrielThis is my simple religion. There is no need for temples; no need for...

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Thanks Galadrial, it sort of writes itself. Suzanne

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