This Homeland of Mine

Noel Humphreys’ first book is filled with poems about Australia, Australians and Australiana. The poems are meaningful, emotional, nostalgic, historical and comical. People of all ages will enjoy them, either by allowing them to reminisce about the good old days, or by providing insights for the younger generations.

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  • Title: This Homeland of Mine
  • Published by: Jabiru Publishing
  • Year of publishing: 2015
  • Book format: Paperback
  • Pages: 86
  • ISBN: 9780994304926

Noel Humphreys

Noel Humphreys was born in 1947, the third of four children. As his parents led a nomadic lifestyle, Noel was educated in several New South Wales schools.

Noel worked a few years for the New South Wales State Rail Authority before following his eldest brother’s lead and enlisting in the Army. His twenty-year career included two tours of Viet Nam during the conflict in that country. The first tour was shared with both of his brothers.

He married when he was nineteen years old, and he and his wife, Heather, had two daughters and adopted a son. They are still happily married, and in 2016 will celebrate their Golden Wedding Anniversary. Noel and Heather now live in Caboolture, Queensland.

“This Homeland of Mine” is Noel’s first book, to be published by Jabiru Publishing, Cairns, Australia in 2015.