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‘Golden flight’ A poem to Bob Adamson by Robyn Rowland
Robyn Rowland’s poem, ‘Golden flight’ to Bob Adamson, from the west of Ireland, concludes Rochford Street Review’s Tribute issue to Robert Adamson

Vale Julia Kaylock
Rochford Street Review was shocked and saddened to learn just two days after Robert Adamson’s memorial that Julia Kaylock, a fellow poet and editor as well as the publisher of Litoria Press, had died surrounded by her family. Julia’s need for privacy during her illness meant that this was a shock to many people in the poetry community,

Vale Kevin Higgins
Rochford Street Review was saddened to learn of the death of poet and activist Kevin Higgins on 10 January in Galway, Ireland. Kevin was a great friend of the Review and we had maintained a regular correspondence over the past few years. His poetry combined technique with content and his biting political satire provoked impacts far beyond the poetry community.

Robert Adamson Memorial Service Friday 13th January 2023, 1.15pm (AEDT) Live Streaming Details

Update on the The Third Annual Rochford Street Review Keep Alive Appeal
On 8 December 2022 we launched the Third Annual Rochford Street Review Keep Alive Appeal in order to raise the $515 we needed by the end of 2022 to continue the Review into 2023. We are still $95 short of reaching our target with only days to go.

Vale Robert Adamson

Messages to Robert Adamson
The following are messages to Bob submitted to Rochford Street Review as part of the special Robert Adamson issue. You can use the form at the bottom of the page to submit your own message

Grace and Fury – Robert Adamson on Dorothy Hewett, Gwen Harwood & Fay Zwicky
Dorothy Hewett, Gwen Harwood and Fay Zwicky are pioneers of contemporary Australian poetry. They invented and adventured forms and lines from classic to post modern. Ahead of their time, their influence is continual and deep running .