The Rotary Club of Orange is calling for poets to enter the 2019 Banjo Paterson Australian Poetry Competition.
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Poetry competition organiser Len Banks said it was an opportunity for people of any age to write their own poem, recite it in February and have a chance to win good prize money.
“The competition is an annual event in association with the Banjo Paterson Australian Poetry Festival held in Orange to celebrate the birth of our most famous Australian poet,” Mr Banks said.
“While entries don’t close until early February, now is the time to put pen to paper and compose an original poem,” Mr Banks said.
“There is no restriction on the topic, as long as it can safely be described as good family entertainment.”
Renowned Australian poet, Marco Gliori, ran workshops with local Primary Schools in August this year to give students the skills to write and perform their own poetry.
So the competition in February should see a big boost in junior entries, and the primary school prize will be in memory of Helen Locke, who gave so much to school performances and eisteddfods.
All the rules and the entry form are available on www.banjopatersonfestival.com.au.
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