The Loquat Tree

The Loquat Tree
Genredrama play
Running time60 mins
Country of originAustralia
Language(s)English
SyndicatesABC
Written byBarbara Vernon
Original releaseNovember 12, 1961 (1961-11-12)[1]

The Loquat Tree is a 1961 Australian radio play by Barbara Vernon. The original production starred Moral Powell and Delia Williams.[2]

The play was popular and was produced again in 1962,[3] 1965 and 1970.[4]

It was produced by the BBC in 1964, which was rare for Australian plays.[5]

Premise

Jim Emerson, an older farmer, sees his land cut up for soldier settler blocks. He is upset when an inspector orders him to cut down a loquat tree that has been on his property for generations.

References

  1. ^ "Advertising". The Canberra Times. Vol. 36, no. 10, 068. Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 11 November 1961. p. 19. Retrieved 9 October 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
  2. ^ "Loquat Tree: Last Straw in Soldiers Blocks Issue". The Age. 9 November 1961. p. 29.
  3. ^ "Australian Broadcasting Commission 2CY 2CN". The Canberra Times. Vol. 36, no. 10, 134. Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 27 January 1962. p. 17. Retrieved 9 October 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
  4. ^ "The Last Straw". The Age. 26 June 1970. p. 10.
  5. ^ The Loquat Tree at Genome
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