Edward John Eyre is a 1962 Australian radio play by Colin Thiele about Edward Eyre. It was written especially for the 1962 Adelaide Festival of the Arts and was much acclaimed.[2][3]
| Genre | verse drama play |
|---|---|
| Running time | 150 mins[1] |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Language(s) | English |
| Syndicates | ABC |
| Written by | Colin Thiele |
| Original release | 17 June 1962 |
Thiele had long been interested in the career of Eyre, and had been involved in the unveiling of a plaque commemorating the explorer in 1955.[4]
A copy of the script is at the Fryer Library at the University of Queensland.[5]
Premise
editThe story of Eyre's 1840 trek around the Great Australian Bight along with John Baxter, Edward Scott and three Aboriginal men.[6]
References
edit- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Stewart, Douglas (1965). Poetry in Australia. p. 239.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Edward john Eyre at Fryer Library
- ^ "Story of Scott is fine local work". The Age. 14 June 1962. p. 24.