Thanks to everyone who put fingers to keyboards and sent us emails. Below is a selection of those that arrived in the inbox. If you have anything to say... even if it is just hello... please send it through to us at letters@mountaintracks.com.au



Just wanted to tell you how much I enjoy what you put together. It is interesting, humorous and really hits the spot for all - especially those from Oz. Keep it up, and thank you.

Best wishes from Carley
Ballina

[Ed: Hello Carley, Thank you so much for the email. It is great to get some feedback and to know that someone out there appreciates what we do! If you ever have any ideas or suggestions for the magazine do send them along for consideration.]



HI!
MY FIRST TIME VIEWING THIS SIGHT. RATHER IMPRESSED I HAVE BEEN GEANOLOGY SEARCHING FOR OVER 17 YEARS AND GET FRUSTARED WHEN NOTHING SHOWS UP FOR MYFAMILIES. BUT I WILL KEEP GIVING IT A GO.

REGARDS from Kaylene

[Ed: Thanks for the email and I'm glad you found the magazine interesting. I know exactly what you mean about the frustration of searching and finding nothing. I have been looking for about the same length of time as you and have discovered that there are a lot of blank walls out there! So many roads that look promising lead to nowhere, don't they? Here's hoping you strike gold soon!]



I'm an Australian citizen living abroad. My wife has just given birth to our first daughter and we would like to expose her to traditional Australian music. Some I have but others are amiss. Where could I search for this material? In particular, and I am positive it is an Aussie Song, "Two Little Boys Had Two Little Toys".
Hoping you can help out

Thanking you
Paul
Italy

[Ed: Hello Paul, Good to hear from you and congratulations on your new daughter! The song you mention was made popular by Rolf Harris in 1969. There is a little about it and the lyrics at this site. You may be able to purchase a copy of the song through Rolf's website. For a sample of some of our Australian folk songs you can read about them and hear them at this site. There are a number of CDs available in The Shed which may have songs you are looking for]



What a lovely time I've had reading through everything. So much facinating information. My friends are thrilled to see my "Magpie Games" so well presented. Me too! I'm passing the site on to everyone.

Joy



Hullo
Joy Hildebrand (of Magpie Games) put me onto your website. I'm impressed. Beautifully setup publication. (I'm a book editor by trade.) I'd love to see more of it!

Frances
Victoria

[Ed: Thank you so much for your words of encouragement. I am so pleased to hear that you liked what we are doing. Joy's piece on Magpie Games is a delight and I would be thrilled to be able to include more of her work in future issues.]



I have just had Real Audio loaded and have listened to Mr Eternity & the lady in the bushfires.....GREAT stuff!
I have heard of a story about the dingos arrival in WA....have not been able to get details, in spite of always watching out and listening for anything about the story.....can you help?

pam
WA

[Ed: Hello Pam, It was great to see that you enjoyed the sound we have on the site. I'm not sure what story you are referring to, but have you seen this transcript of an ABC radio program called the Science Show? On Saturday 23rd June 2001 the show was about The Dingo in Australia. You might find what you are looking for here. I hope this helps.]



Dear Sir,
Your piece on Lasseter makes good reading, but is hardly the `approved' version of events as we now know them to be. For instance Lasseter spent most of 1897 incarcerated. For full details in a totally non-fiction account please read `The Search for Harold Lasseter" published in 1993 by Harper Collins.


Regards,
Murray



I would be pleased if you could help. Looking for the words to bush ballad 'Bushland Dreaming'
Enjoyed reading through the info. Can you advise if there is a joining fee?

Regards, Rene
Kadina SA

[Ed: I believe the song is by The Cobbers. They brought it out on a few records back in the 1970s-80s. Perhaps someone can help with the lyrics. No there's no joining fee at all! The magazine is free to read and enjoy. Our mailing list is simply a way for us to let you know when the next issue is online etc. If you ever feel like contributing - article, letter, question, etc, we'd be happy to hear from you.]



can you please help me i am looking for the history of australia. mainly around bruce and willis i wanted to know who they are and what they do i you can find some information on them would you please send some information to me thankyou for helping me

[Ed: I am assuming that you are talking about the explorers Burke and Wills and not the actor Bruce Willis! Burke and Wills were two Australian explorers who died returning from a successful attempt to cross Australia from south to north. We have a song and story about Robert O'Hara Burke in this issue by Jim Low. Here's a wonderful site about them by the State Library of Victoria. Here's one that tells the story simply and another showing the route they took. I hope this helps you.]