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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