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Ode To A Bicycle (1935)

"O thou boon to mortal creatures,
With your ten exclusive features,
Thou art ready for a journey, near or far.
I look forward with elation
To your mode of transportation,
You're a blessing to a nation.
Malvern Star."

"What an interest you've created
(By competitors you're "slated"),
You have given opposition sales a jar;
Since your B.S.A., exclusive,
Others find the sales elusive,
You're so far ahead--you've lost them,
Malvern Star."

"How dependable, how trusty.
With a frame that won't go rusty,
And with a finish that would satisfy a "Czar";
With your latest chromium plating,
You are truly scintillating,
I am proud of your appearance,
Malvern Star."

'With your 'soft-top' Terry saddle
You're indeed a joy to straddle.
And their guarantee, your tyres exceedby far ;
"Be it known that I disparage
Ever using railway carriage"
"You'll do me to knock about with
Malvern Star."

Mr. Norm. Fussell, of Currie Street, Nambour, is the local and district agent for Malvern Star bicycles and accessories.

Notes

From the Queensland Newspaper The Nambour Chronicle 27 Dec 1935 p. 5.

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australian traditional songs . . . a selection by mark gregory