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The book Tales from along the Wallaby Track was launched on the 27th March 2009. For more information about book, click here.
Lisa Gervais, Editor and Chief of Staff of the Mudgee Guardian launched ‘Tales from Along the Wallaby Track’ at Fairview ArtSpace on Friday March 27, 2009. Guests started arriving about 6.00 pm for a 6.30 start. About 85 attended the launch and many old friends were in attendance some travelling long distances to be there. Lisa spoke about Norman’s long association with the Mudgee Guardian and Norman made a suitable response.
Guests enjoyed the canapés by Helen Harwood and the wine by Two Furlongs Winery and Small Winemakers Centre.
On Monday March 23, 2009 prior to the launch the Mudgee Guardian ran a story and a photograph of Norman holding the book. The photo was taken by journalist Connie Stevens outside the Mudgee Guardian building.
On Monday March 30th there was a follow-up story and photos with more photos in the Wednesday
April 1st issue of the Weekly.
Lots of photos were taken at the launch and some of these are now on this site. Paul Barton also made a video of the launch proceedings and a DVD copy was given to Norman on the following day as memento of the occasion.
In the ten days prior to the book launch the Mudgee Guardian ran a competition that was also advertised on this web site. Two copies of the book were offered as prizes for answering three questions. Lots of entries were received and the winners were Peter Holmes and Alma Waters.
Our web site provides a facility for on line purchase of the book. It was heartening to note the first purchase was made on Friday 3rd April by Ann Hookway of Leadville near Dunedoo. Anne, a senior citizen, told us it was the first time she had used the internet to make an on-line purchase in the 18 months she has had her computer. Congratulations Ann!
Norman McVicker was interviewed by Janice McGilchrist at 10.05 am on ABC Mid Western Radio on the morning of the launch of his book ‘Tales from along the Wallaby Track. The interview had been arranged by Maryanne Jacques from Arts Outwest. Judging from the feed-back his stories and the interview were well received by listeners.
The book has various sections. These are
Mudgee Time Warp, relating stories of the early history of Mudgee as well as contemporary events.
Henry Lawson Times deals with various aspects of the lives of the Lawson family.
In the Spotlight, is a collage of theatre memories and theatre people the author has known.
In Convict Lives and Colonial Times, the early days of settlement of the colony around Sydney Cove is dealt with in an easy readable fashion.
The lives and times of Men of Moment and Extraordinary Women are a special feature.
This edition, the first in a series is a unique collection about the lives of real live squatters, bush rangers, politicians, heroes and heroines and just ordinary folk.
Tales from along the Wallaby Track is true blue Australiana at its best.
National Library of Australia Cataloguing-in-Publication entry.
1st Ed. ISBN: 978-0-9806102-0-8 (pbk.) Includes Index. 1. Country life – New South Wales – Mudgee Region. 2. Mudgee (N.S.W) – Anecdotes. 3. Mudgee (N.S.W) – Social life and customs. 4. Biography. 5. Australiana.
A4 paperback, approximately 190 pages
$30 Includes postage & handling anywhere in Australia, via Australia Post
(Note: The book is now out of print and sold out)
If you live locally or are not comfortable with online transactions, it is far easier to buy the book from one of these locations.
Fairview ArtSpace, Cnr Cassilis Road & Henry Lawson Drive, Mudgee. Tel: 02 6372 2850 Mob: 0438 242 872 Email: fairview_artspace@bigpond.com
Mudgee Bookcase: Words & Music, Address: 90 Church Street, Mudgee NSW 2850, Phone: 02 6372 3127 Fax: 02 6372 3525, Email: bookcase@hwy.com.au
Books in Mudgee, 73 Market Street, Mudgee, NSW 2850. Tel: 02 6372 6677 Fax: 02 6372 6787 Email: bimudgee@bigpond.com
Mudgee Guardian, 9 Perry St, Mudgee NSW 2850. Over the counter cash sales only. Tel: 02 6372 1455
We provide a secure online transaction facility (on the left) for those who live far away from Mudgee and are comfortable with online transactions.
If all else fails, you can send us an email for two other payment options: (1) via Direct Credit (2) via Cheque. Note if you choose payment by cheque, we’ll need to clear the cheque first.
Purchase the The Mudgee Guardian or The Weekly from the 18th March 2009 to 27th March 2009.
Complete the entry form and return to the Mudgee Guardian office.
The Mudgee Guardian and The Weekly have two copies of Tales From Along the Wallaby Track book to give away. To enter answer the following questions:
1. What year was the Mudgee Guardian first published ?————————
2. Who writes the weekly Tales from Along the Wallaby Track ?—————
3. What day is the column published ?———————
Entries close at 4. p.m. Friday March 27, 2009. Place entries in box at Mudgee Guardian office. You may enter as many times as you wish but entries must be on the entry form printed in either the Mudgee Guardian or The Weekly. No photo copies accepted. The form shown on this page is not accepted. Winners announced in Mudgee Guardian on March 30, 2009.
Norman McVicker has been writing the Mudgee Guardian’s Tales from along the Wallaby Track for 20 years. Finally he has acceded to requests for a book containing some of the columns.
Here it is!
Do come along and enjoy some wine and canapés with us.
The book will be launched by
Lisa Gervais,
Editor & Chief of Staff, Mudgee Guardian
This 1st edition includes many local history stories and on this occasion will be offered at a special price.
Date: Friday, 27th March 2009
Time: 6:30 pm
Where: Fairview ArtSpace
Address: Cnr Cassilis Road & Henry Lawson Drive, Mudgee
Special Thanks to
Helen Harwood of Fairview Artspace 
and
John and Sally Furlong of Two Furlongs Winery and The Small Wine Makers Centre
located on the same site as Fairview ArtSpace.
The Mudgee Guardian and The Weekly have two copies of Tales From Along the Wallaby Track book to give away. For more information, click here.
Norman McVicker's Budgee Budgee site 
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