Henry Lawson: A Selection

Henry Lawson (1867 – 1922) was an acclaimed Australian short story writer and poet. He is often referred to as the 'greatest Australian writer.' Although this claim cannot be quantified and is disputable, what cannot be argued is that Lawson is the most well-known writer of Australia’s colonial period. His stories and poems are known for their candid revelations of life in the Australian bush.

Don Barker is an Australian actor, best known for his roles as Det. Sgt. Harry White in the police procedural series Homicide (which he reprised in an episode of Bluey), and as Bill Jackson in early episodes of the women's prison drama Prisoner. He has appeared in many mini-series and television movies, most recently he appeared in the film Rabbit-Proof Fence. TV credits include: Division 4, Matlock Police, Certain Women, The Box, The Restless Years, Bellamy, Mother and Son, A Country Practice, Blue Heelers, McLeod's Daughters and City Homicide.

Roger Cardwell's name has been associated with the Adelaide media for more than 50 years. Throughout the 1960s he was the host and performer of the Australian national TV show Country and Western Hour and Adelaide ADS7 TV show Country Style. Roger was also one of Australia's leading TV news anchor men for over 20 years. His voice was heard regularly on radio, and though it has been a while since he has graced our screens, his listeners at Adelaide’s Burnside Library – where he took part in their book reading program supported by the Royal Society for the Blind – hung on every word.

Wynn Roberts is an Australian television actor. His credits include: Homicide, Prisoner, Special Squad, Neighbours, The Flying Doctors, Police Rescue, A Country Practice and Wildside.

Drew Forsythe is an Australian actor, singer, writer, and comedian. He attended Atherton Primary School, far north Queensland. He has appeared on film, stage, and television, as well as in satirical sketch comedy television programs.