Our Local Laureate by Tilly Aston

Tonight I am sharing with you an excerpt from Old Timers: Sketches & Word Pictures from the Old Pioneers by Australian Poet & Author Tilly Aston. I will be reading a short story titled 'Our Local Laureate.' Tilly Aston was an Australian Poet and educator born in 1873. She was also blind and co-founder of Australia's first Braille Library & twice received the King's Medal for distinguished citizen service. Her poetry continues to inspire & resonate with readers, showcasing her talent as a writer and an advocate for the visually impaired community. She was a remarkable & inspiring woman. Follow on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Quiet Corner Bedtime Stories (@thequietcornerbedtimestories) • Instagram photos and videos⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our website: https://thequietcornerbedt.wixsite.com/my-site-1 The Music in tonight's episode is from https://pixabay.com/id/music/sekelilingnya-deep-relaxing-music-144008/ If you like The Quiet Corner Bedtime Stories you can support the podcast by making a one time donation to support us at: https://kofi.com/thequietcornerbedtimestories You can also support the podcast by writing a review, or share with a friend so we can keep the show going and help others discover it, thank you all for your support, it is much appreciated.

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