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Tributes flow after death of acclaimed bush poet Jack Drake

Tributes have poured out for bush poet John Drake, known commonly as Jack Drake, who died earlier this month, aged 74. (File/Jess Baker)
By Jeremy Cook

Renowned Granite Belt bush poet Jack Drake has been remembered fondly by community leaders after his passing at the age […]

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