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Swampy Marsh to visit Avenel Library

By Bianca Hall

Mar 6, 2023

Crikey: Bill ‘Swampy’ Marsh will be visiting Avenel at the end of the month with a tale or two.

If you like a good, old-fashioned Aussie yarn, join one of Australia’s favourite storytellers when Bill ‘Swampy’ Marsh visits Avenel Library this month.

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The award-winning writer and performer of stories, songs and plays spent most of his youth in rural south-western NSW and now lives in Adelaide.

Mr Marsh has an extensive list of books to his name. Some focus on specific topics, ranging from volunteer firefighters and outback nurses, to railway adventures and bush funerals.

Great Australian Outback Yarns captures the funniest tales from Mr Marsh’s many books in one volume.

The colourful characters in these pages are full of generosity, humour and the larrikin Aussie spirit.

During his visit, Mr Marsh will not only share some of his favourite yarns, but he is bringing his guitar along too, so be prepared to be entertained.

Mr Marsh has a deep affection and respect for people living in the Australian bush. He has spent more than 20 years travelling to every corner of Australia, talking to people from all walks of life and collecting their memories and stories.

These true stories of life in remote and regional Australia are relatable as well as entertaining.

Mr Marsh will be at Avenel Library on March 31 at 2pm. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event for only $20, cash sales only.

For information, phone Goulburn Valley Libraries on 1300 374 765.