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Sunday Rewind: Our Local Laureate by Tilly Aston | A Gentle Bedtime Story
Sunday Rewind!
Tonight’s Sunday Rewind brings you Our Local Laureate by Tilly Aston—a warm and quietly reflective sketch from her 1938 collection Old Timers: Sketches and Word Pictures of the Old Pioneers.
Aston, a remarkable Australian writer and advocate, had a gift for capturing the charm and character of everyday people. In this piece, she gently paints a portrait of a small community and its “local poet,” blending humour, nostalgia, and a sense of place.
This is a calm, comforting listen—perfect for winding down at the end of the week and drifting into rest.
So settle in, get…
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