Call for Entries in Banjo Paterson Writing Awards

Andrew Barton “Banjo” Paterson was born on February 17, 1864 and to celebrate his birthday Orange City Council, Central West Libraries, Central West Writers' Centre supported by The Central Western Daily and ABC Central West Radio announce the call for entries to the Banjo Paterson Writing Awards. It is important to note that entries into the Prose (Short Story), Open Poetry and Children's Writing Awards categories of the competition do not have to be in the style of Banjo's writing. Entry forms are available from Orange City Library, by phoning 6393 8120, email: [email protected] or [download here]. Entry is $10 for adults and $5 for children per entry. The competition closes on Friday 16 April 2010 and winners will be contacted by phone on Monday 21 June 2010. The judges will also consider Children's entries for the Yvonne Zola Encouragement Award. There are cash prizes to be won and the winning Short Story entry will be published in the Central Western Daily. Get writing!