Various books and booklets of Australian literature.
[Arranged alphabetically by title.]
Around the Boree Log and Other Verses [by John O’Brien, 1921]
Poems by John O’Brien (Patrick Joseph Hartigan).
The Australian Crisis [by C. H. Kirmess, 1909]
An “invasion novel”, about a Japanese invasion of Australia, by Charles H. Kirmess. The story originally appeared in serial form in The Lone Hand (Sydney) from October 1908 to August 1909, under the title of “The Commonwealth Crisis”. This book had a significant influence upon public opinion regarding the military defence of Australia.
Australians, Awake! And Other Poems [by L. E. Homfray, 1915]
A booklet of poems by Lucy Everett Homfray, published during the First World War (1914-1918). This publication was sold to raise funds for the Red Cross Fund, as a way of contributing to the war effort. The poems included are of a patriotic and religious nature.
Australianism [by John Fisher, 1954]
A booklet by John Fisher which lays out his socialist outlook on economic and social issues, advocating a co-operative economy, and critiquing capitalism, orthodox socialism, and trade unions. The booklet was entitled on its front cover as “Australianism: New Way of Life through Co-operation”. Whilst this publication is entitled “Australianism”, it is not about cultural Australianism.
Australians Yet and Other Verses [by Grant Hervey, 1913]
Poems by Grant Hervey.
Backblock Ballads and Later Verses [by C. J. Dennis, 1918]
Poems by C. J. Dennis.
Backblock Ballads and Other Verses [by C. J. Dennis, 1913]
Poems by C. J. Dennis.
Ballad and Lyrical Poems [by John Shaw Neilson, 1923]
Poems by John Shaw Neilson.
Beauty Imposes: Some Recent Verse [by John Shaw Neilson, 1938]
Poems by John Shaw Neilson.
Because Men Went Hungry: An Essay on the Uncertainty of Australian Prestige [by Rex Ingamells, 1951]
In this booklet Rex Ingamells puts forward his theory that the development of Australia suffered because of the long-term damage to its reputation caused by the food shortage which occurred in its early days.
Bells and Bees: Verses [by Louis Esson, 1910]
Poems by Louis Esson.
Bells and Hobbles [by E. J. Brady, 1911]
Poems by E. J. Brady.
Beyond the City Gates: Australian Story & Verse [by Jack Moses, 1923]
Poems and short stories by Jack Moses.
A Book for Kids [by C. J. Dennis, 1921]
Poems and stories for children, by C. J. Dennis.
The Bronze Trumpet: A Satirical Poem [by Henry Kendall, 1866]
A booklet-length poem by Henry Kendall.
The Bulletin Reciter: A Collection of Verses for Recitation from “The Bulletin” [1880-1901] [edited by A.G. Stephens, 1902]
Poems from the writers of The Bulletin (Sydney).
The Burke and Wills Expedition: One of a Series of Poems [by a Native of Australia, 1863]
An eight-page booklet, consisting of an anonymously-authored poem regarding the Burke and Wills expedition.
A Bush Idyl [by Kenneth Mackay, 1888]
Poems by Kenneth Mackay.
Bush-land Ballads [by E. J. Brady, 1910]
Poems by E. J. Brady.
The Bushrangers; A Play in Five Acts, and Other Poems [by Charles Harpur, 1865]
Poems by Charles Harpur.
The Bushwhackers: Sketches of Life in the Australian Outback [by P. R. Stephensen, 1929]
A book of short stories, by P. R. Stephensen.
A Child’s Smile [by “Southern Cross”, 1944]
Poems by “Southern Cross”.
Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson [edited by R. H. Croll, 1934]
Poems by John Shaw Neilson.
The Coloured Conquest [novel by “Rata” (Thomas Richard Roydhouse), 1904]
An “invasion novel”, about a Japanese-led invasion of Australia, by “Rata” (Thomas Richard Roydhouse). The story also appeared in serial form in The Albury Banner, and Wodonga Express (from 19 August 1904), the Clarence & Richmond Examiner (from 13 August 1904), The Cootamundra Herald (from 13 August 1904), and The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural, and Pastoral Gazette (from 17 August 1904).
The Complete Inner History of the Kelly Gang and Their Pursuers [by J. J. Kenneally, 5th edition, 1946]
The classic non-fiction book about the Kelly Gang, by J. J. Kenneally. Several editions of the book have been published: March 1929, May 1929, 1934, 1945, 1946, 1950, 1955, 1969, and 1980.
Conditional Culture [by Rex Ingamells, 1938]
A booklet promoting the development of an Australian national culture, by Rex Ingamells.
The Country I Come From [by Henry Lawson, 1901]
Short stories by Henry Lawson. (Comprised of stories from several previously-published books by Henry Lawson.)
Doreen [by C. J. Dennis, 1917]
Poems by C. J. Dennis.
Dryblower’s Verses [by “Dryblower” Murphy, 1926]
Poems by Edwin Greenslade Murphy (“Dryblower”).
The Earthen Floor [by E. J. Brady, 1899]
Poems by E. J. Brady.
The Eureka Stockade: The Consequence of Some Pirates Wanting on Quarter-Deck a Rebellion [by Raffaello Carboni, 1855]
A first-hand account of the Eureka rebellion, by Raffaello Carboni.
Fairy Poems [booklet by Eva Oakley, 1945]
A book of poetry for children, by Eva Oakley.
Fools’ Harvest [by Erle Cox, 1939]
An “invasion novel”, about an Asian invasion of Australia, by Erle Cox. Although the invaders are named “Cambasians”, it has been assumed that the author was writing about an invasion by the Japanese. The story originally appeared in serial form in The Argus (Melbourne) in 1938, and was published in a book format in 1939.
Forgotten People [by Rex Ingamells, 1936]
Poems by Rex Ingamells.
The Foundations of Culture in Australia: An Essay towards National Self-Respect [by P. R. Stephensen, 1936]
A book promoting Australian cultural nationalism, by P. R. Stephensen.
From Phillip to McKell: The Story of Australia [by Rex Ingamells, 1949]
A booklet by Rex Ingamells.
The Glen of the White Man’s Grave [by Henry Kendall, 1865]
An 8-page booklet, consisting of two poems by Henry Kendall.
Gumtops [by Rex Ingamells, 1935]
Poems by Rex Ingamells.
Heart of Spring [by John Shaw Neilson, 1919]
Poems by John Shaw Neilson.
The Horses of the Hills and Other Verses [by Marie E. J. Pitt, 1911]
Poems by Marie E. J. Pitt.
In the Days When the World Was Wide and Other Verses [by Henry Lawson, 1896]
Poems by Henry Lawson.
Kookaburras and Satyrs: Some Recollections of The Fanfrolico Press [by P. R. Stephensen, 1954]
Reminiscences, and comments on culture, by P. R. Stephensen.
Leaves from Australian Forests [by Henry Kendall, 1869]
Poems by Henry Kendall.
“The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems [by Louisa Lawson, 1905]
Poems by Louisa Lawson.
The Man from Snowy River and Other Verses [by A. B. Paterson, 1895]
Poems by Andrew Barton (“Banjo”) Paterson.
Moods and Melodies: Sonnets and Lyrics [by Mary E. Fullerton, 1908]
Poems by Mary Eliza Fullerton.
The Moods of Ginger Mick [by C. J. Dennis, 1916]
Poems by C. J. Dennis.
New Poems [by John Shaw Neilson, 1927]
Poems by John Shaw Neilson.
The Old Bush Songs: Composed and Sung in the Bushranging, Digging, and Overlanding Days [edited by A. B. Paterson, 1905]
Songs from Australia’s colonial era, collected by Andrew Barton (“Banjo”) Paterson.
Also see the 8th edition of this book, which includes an additional twenty songs:
Old Bush Songs: Composed and Sung in the Bushranging, Digging, and Overlanding Days [8th edition, edited by Banjo Paterson, 1932]
Old Granny Sullivan [by Shaw Neilson, 1915]
A booklet of a poem by John Shaw Neilson.
On the Track [by Henry Lawson, 1900]
Short stories by Henry Lawson.
Out of the Silence [by Erle Cox, 1919]
A science fiction novel by Erle Cox. The story originally appeared in serial form in The Argus (Melbourne) in 1919, and was published in a book format in 1925. This is the 1947 edition, which includes a Prologue.
Over the Sliprails [by Henry Lawson, 1900]
Short stories by Henry Lawson.
The Parish of St Mel’s and Other Verses [by John O’Brien, 1954]
Poems by John O’Brien (Patrick Joseph Hartigan).
Poems [by Menie Parkes, 1867]
Poems by Menie Parkes (Clarinda Sarah Parkes).
Poems [by Agnes L. Storrie, 1909]
Poems by Agnes Louisa Storrie (Agnes L. Kettlewell).
Poems and Songs [by Henry Kendall, 1862]
Poems by Henry Kendall.
The Poems of Joseph Furphy [edited by Kate Baker, 1916]
Poems by Joseph Furphy.
Poetry Militant: An Australian Plea for the Poetry of Purpose [by Bernard O’Dowd, 1909]
A booklet-length essay on the perceived social responsibilities of poets, by Bernard O’Dowd.
Real Australian Fairy Stories [version 1, booklet by Eva Oakley, 1945]
A book of stories for children, by Eva Oakley. A book of the same title, although consisting of completely different stories, was produced by Eva Oakley in 1950.
Real Australian Fairy Stories [version 2, booklet by Eva Oakley, 1950]
A book of stories for children, by Eva Oakley. A book of the same title, although consisting of completely different stories, was produced by Eva Oakley in 1945.
Red Gums and Other Verses [by Louis Esson, 1912]
Poems by Louis Esson.
Shadows and Sunbeams [by Agnes Neale, 1890]
Poems by Agnes Neale.
A Short History of Australia [by Ernest Scott, 1936]
This is the 6th edition (1936) of A Short History of Australia by Ernest Scott (the book was first published in December 1916).]
Short Stories in Prose and Verse [by Henry Lawson, 1894]
Poems and short stories by Henry Lawson.
The Singing Garden [by C. J. Dennis, 1935]
Poems, and some short stories, by C. J. Dennis.
‘Somewhere in France’ [by L. E. Homfray, 1917]
A booklet of poems by Lucy Everett Homfray, published during the First World War (1914-1918).
Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet [edited by E. A. Petherick, 1901]
Poems by Philip Durham Lorimer, with a biography of Lorimer written by Edward Augustus Petherick.
Songs from the Mountains [by Henry Kendall, 1880]
Poems by Henry Kendall.
The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke [by C. J. Dennis, 1915]
A novel, in poetical form, by C. J. Dennis, about a romance between a street-wise bloke and a refined cliner (woman); a glossary is included.
Songs o’ the South [by William Blocksidge, 1908]
Poems by William Blocksidge (also known as William Baylebridge).
Stirrup Jingles from the Bush and the Turf and Other Rhymes [by Kenneth Mackay, 1887]
Poems by Kenneth Mackay.
The Story of the Eureka Stockade [by John Lynch, 1947]
A first-hand account of the Eureka rebellion, and the leading characters involved, by John Lynch; originally published as a monthly series of six articles in The Austral Light (October 1893 to March 1894). John Lynch was not just an eyewitness to the Eureka Rebellion, but was an active participant in the miners’ movement.
Such is Life: Being Certain Extracts from the Diary of Tom Collins [by Tom Collins, 1903]
A classic novel of Australian literature, written by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy).
Thatcher’s Colonial Songster: Containing all the Choice Local Songs, Parodies, &c., of the Celebrated Chas. R. Thatcher [by Chas. R. Thatcher, 1857]
Songs written by the popular songwriter of colonial times, Charles Thatcher.
The Tower of the Dream [by Charles Harpur, 1865]
A booklet-length poem by Charles Harpur.
Verses Popular and Humorous [by Henry Lawson, 1900]
Poems by Henry Lawson.
The Ways of Many Waters [by E. J. Brady, 1899]
Poems by E. J. Brady.
Where the Dead Men Lie and Other Poems [by Barcroft Boake, 1897]
Poems by Barcroft Boake (published posthumously; edited by A. G. Stephens). Includes a biography of Barcroft Boake, written by A. G. Stephens.
While the Billy Boils [by Henry Lawson, 1896]
Short stories by Henry Lawson.
Willie Wagtail, Two Little Romances and Other Verses [booklet by Eva Oakley, 1945]
A book of poetry for children, by Eva Oakley.
The Yellow Wave [by Kenneth Mackay, 1895]
An “invasion novel”, about a Chinese invasion (led by Russians) of Australia, by Kenneth Mackay.
Leaflets, broadsheets, and pamphlets
The Boer War: Bravo, Australia! [poem by C. H. Cracknell, ca. 1899-1902]
A patriotic poem (published as a single-sided leaflet), sold to raise funds for a family in financial distress.
Hymn for Absent Soldiers and Sailors [hymn by L. E. Homfray, 1915]
A patriotic hymn (published as a single-sided leaflet), sold to raise funds for the Red Cross during the First World War (1914-1918).
“I Dips Me Lid” to the Sydney Harbour Bridge [by C. J. Dennis, 1932]
A promotional pamphlet centred upon a poem by C. J. Dennis.
Norman Lindsay Does Not Care: An Outburst [by P.R. Stephensen, 1928]
A pamphlet by P. R. Stephensen.
A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills [broadsheet, 1862]
A broadsheet about the explorers Burke and Wills. The contents of this publication are equivalent to a small booklet; it consists of several articles, two poems, and a chronology.
Unfaltering to the End [poem by L. E. Homfray, 1918]
A patriotic poem (published as a four-page pamphlet), sold to raise funds for an A.I.F. (Australian Imperial Force) Memorial during the First World War (1914-1918).
Updated 23 May 2024
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