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Francis Kenna

I lived from 1865-1932. I was from Australia.

Francis Kenna was the second son of Joseph Kenna and Ellen Fleming, who had migrated from County Kildare, Ireland, in 1864. After his education at the state school, Maryborough, Kenna qualified as a teacher in the Education Department.

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My poetry

  • Banjo, Of The Overflow (Parody)
    I had written him a letter which I had for want of better
    Knowledge given to a partner by the name of "Greenhide Jack " --
    38 lines, 1 comment
  • In The Bush
    A thousand miles and more to the westward,
    Somewhere the city lies,
    13 lines

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