Lake Macquarie History

Roland Robinson Literary Award 1996

In 1996 the prize was awarded for poetry

photo: roland robinson cover art 1996

First Prize

Richard Kelly Tipping

Second Prize

Lawrie J. St Hill

Third Prize

Robin Loftus

Commendation Prizes

Elaine Daisley - S.S.Yongala

Allan Michael Hacking - Haunted House

Julie Homard - Dog Kisses

Deborah Lawton - The March Past

Ann Milner - Storm Approaching Wangi

Elaine Parkinson - The Church Window

Andrew Thomas Slattery - Grinnings in the Dome

Marion Steed - Hostages to Big Ed: Kids Rap

Marie Walther - Yaraandoo: In Search of the Spirit

Barbara Whipp - Lucky

Commendation Certificates

Carolyne Askin - Child Without a Voice

Ferma McLean - Lake Macquarie Homecoming

Tim Neve - A Meaningful Moment

Scott Rappeneker - To Sister L

Rina Robinson - Broken Chords

Roz Sheetrum - Powerhouse - Liddell

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