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Where the Dead Men Lie and Other Poems [by Barcroft Boake, 1897]

2 May 2024 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This book of poetry, by Barcroft Boake, was published in 1897. The book was published after his untimely death in 1892; its publication was arranged by A. G. Stephens, who edited the book as well as writing a memoir of Boake as an appendix (the latter was largely based … [Read more...] about Where the Dead Men Lie and Other Poems [by Barcroft Boake, 1897]

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Moods and Melodies: Sonnets and Lyrics [by Mary E. Fullerton, 1908]

23 February 2024 · Leave a Comment

Mary Eliza Fullerton (photo by Tesla Studios, Prahran)

[Editor: This book of poetry by Mary Eliza Fullerton was published in 1908.] Moods and Melodies Sonnets and Lyrics Mary E. Fullerton Contents. SONNETS — Echo Forgiven The Skull The Grave The Mystic Color. — I. Color. — II. The Explorer Judas Hagar. — … [Read more...] about Moods and Melodies: Sonnets and Lyrics [by Mary E. Fullerton, 1908]

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The Coloured Conquest [novel by “Rata” (Thomas Richard Roydhouse), 1904]

7 September 2023 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This novel, by “Rata” (Thomas Richard Roydhouse), was published in 1904.] The Coloured Conquest By “Rata.” Contents. June, 1913. [preface] I. Deals with the affairs of Mabel Graham and myself II. Mabel Graham’s gift of a bunch of red rambler … [Read more...] about The Coloured Conquest [novel by “Rata” (Thomas Richard Roydhouse), 1904]

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“The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems [by Louisa Lawson, 1905]

12 August 2023 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This book of poetry, by Louisa Lawson, was published in 1905.] “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems by Louisa Lawson Contents [Preface] The Lonely Crossing Coming Home Back Again The Hour is Come A Friend in … [Read more...] about “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems [by Louisa Lawson, 1905]

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New Poems [by John Shaw Neilson, 1927]

29 May 2022 · Leave a Comment

The front cover of New Poems (1927), by John Shaw Neilson

[Editor: This book of poetry by John Shaw Neilson (given here as “Shaw Neilson”) was published in 1927.] New Poems by Shaw Neilson Contents. April Weather Colour Yourself for a Man Green Lover Half a Life Back He Sold Himself to the Daisies Lament … [Read more...] about New Poems [by John Shaw Neilson, 1927]

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Ballad and Lyrical Poems [by John Shaw Neilson, 1923]

29 May 2022 · 4 Comments

The front cover of Ballad and Lyrical Poems (1923), by John Shaw Neilson

[Editor: This book of poetry by John Shaw Neilson was published in 1923.] Ballad and Lyrical Poems by John Shaw Neilson Contents. [Preface.] All the World’s a Lolly-shop Along a River As Far as My Heart can Go At the End of Spring Break of … [Read more...] about Ballad and Lyrical Poems [by John Shaw Neilson, 1923]

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Old Granny Sullivan [booklet by John Shaw Neilson, 1915]

28 May 2022 · Leave a Comment

John Shaw Neilson

[Editor: This booklet, consisting of the poem “Old Granny Sullivan” by John Shaw Neilson (given here as “Shaw Neilson”), was published in 1915.] Old Granny Sullivan By Shaw Neilson A pleasant shady place it is, a pleasant place and cool — The township folk go up … [Read more...] about Old Granny Sullivan [booklet by John Shaw Neilson, 1915]

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Old Bush Songs [8th edition, edited by Banjo Paterson, 1932]

19 March 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This collection of bush songs, edited by Andrew Barton (“Banjo”) Paterson, was published in 1932 (8th edition). The book enjoyed a widespread popularity in Australia. Most of these songs appeared in the first edition of The Old Bush Songs (1905), although the 1932 … [Read more...] about Old Bush Songs [8th edition, edited by Banjo Paterson, 1932]

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Unfaltering to the End [poem by L. E. Homfray, 1918]

1 February 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by L. E. Homfray, produced in a pamphlet format, was published in 1918.] Unfaltering to the End. By L. E. Homfray Price 2d. 1/6 per doz. Proceeds for A.I.F. Memorial Further copies can be obtained from Miss Homfray, … [Read more...] about Unfaltering to the End [poem by L. E. Homfray, 1918]

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Real Australian Fairy Stories [version 2, booklet by Eva Oakley, 1950]

11 April 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This book of children’s stories by Eva Oakley was published in 1945. The contents of this publication are entirely different to the booklet of the same name, and by the same author, which was published in 1945. As this publication did not have a contents page, a list of … [Read more...] about Real Australian Fairy Stories [version 2, booklet by Eva Oakley, 1950]

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Fairy Poems [booklet by Eva Oakley, 1945]

11 April 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This book of poetry for children, by Eva Oakley, was published in 1945. As this publication did not have a contents page, a list of the contents has been provided so as to enable easier access to the text.] Fairy Poems by Eva Oakley Princess Pretty … [Read more...] about Fairy Poems [booklet by Eva Oakley, 1945]

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Real Australian Fairy Stories [booklet by Eva Oakley, 1945]

11 April 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This book of children’s stories by Eva Oakley was published in 1945. The contents of this publication are entirely different to the booklet of the same name, and by the same author, which was published in 1950. As this publication did not have a contents page, a list of … [Read more...] about Real Australian Fairy Stories [booklet by Eva Oakley, 1945]

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Willie Wagtail, Two Little Romances and Other Verses [booklet by Eva Oakley, 1945]

11 April 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This book of children’s poetry by Eva Oakley was published in 1950. As this publication did not have a contents page, a list of the contents has been provided so as to enable easier access to the text.] Willie Wagtail Two Little Romances and Other … [Read more...] about Willie Wagtail, Two Little Romances and Other Verses [booklet by Eva Oakley, 1945]

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Songs o’ the South [by William Blocksidge, 1908]

12 March 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This book by William Blocksidge (also known as William Baylebridge) was published in 1908.] Songs o’ the South By William Blocksidge Contents Dedication SONGS — Alpha and Omega “Power is Mine!” Woodland Song Temptation Forester’s Song The New … [Read more...] about Songs o’ the South [by William Blocksidge, 1908]

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Bells and Hobbles [by E. J. Brady]

29 December 2020 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This book of poetry by E. J. Brady was published in 1911.] Bells and Hobbles By E. J. Brady Contents [For Your Birthday] Bells and Hobbles Green Gravel Outposts Riverine Coasts of Dream Snowy River The Black-Soil Teams Rain in the … [Read more...] about Bells and Hobbles [by E. J. Brady]

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Bush-land Ballads [by E. J. Brady]

7 December 2020 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This book of poetry by E. J. Brady was published in 1910.] Bush-land Ballads By E. J. Brady Contents The Garden of Youth The Lake Land of Mine Brown Eyes Australia First The Old Kit Bag Author’s note The Author acknowledges with … [Read more...] about Bush-land Ballads [by E. J. Brady]

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A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills [broadsheet, 1862]

14 May 2019 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This broadsheet about the Burke and Wills expedition was published in 1862. As this publication did not have a contents page, a list of the contents has been provided so as to enable easier access to the text.] A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills. The Fate … [Read more...] about A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills [broadsheet, 1862]

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The Glen of the White Man’s Grave [booklet by Henry Kendall, 1865]

5 May 2019 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This 8-page booklet by Henry Kendall was published in 1865. It consists of two poems by the author. As this publication did not have a contents page, a list of the contents has been provided so as to enable easier access to the text.] The Glen of the White Man’s … [Read more...] about The Glen of the White Man’s Grave [booklet by Henry Kendall, 1865]

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Fools’ Harvest [novel by Erle Cox, 1939]

31 July 2018 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This novel by Erle Cox (1873-1950) originally appeared in serial form in The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.) in 1938. It was then published in a book format in 1939. It is a story about a fictional invasion of Australia. It was an popular novel, and added to the debate over … [Read more...] about Fools’ Harvest [novel by Erle Cox, 1939]

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Out of the Silence [novel by Erle Cox]

31 May 2018 · 2 Comments

[Editor: This book by Erle Cox (1873-1950) originally appeared in serial form in The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.) in 1919. It was first published in a book format in 1925; the 1947 edition, which appears here, included a Prologue. It was an very popular novel, and was published in … [Read more...] about Out of the Silence [novel by Erle Cox]

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A Short History of Australia [by Ernest Scott]

30 April 2018 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This is the 6th edition (1936) of A Short History of Australia by Ernest Scott (1867-1939).] A Short History of Australia by Ernest Scott Professor of History in the University of Melbourne CONTENTS [PREFACE] LIST OF MAPS CHRONOLOGY LIST OF … [Read more...] about A Short History of Australia [by Ernest Scott]

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‘Somewhere in France’ [by L. E. Homfray]

28 February 2017 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This booklet by L. E. Homfray was published during the First World War (1914-1918). The first item in the booklet, “The Great Sacrifice”, is a religious wartime illustration, whilst the other two items are poems. As this publication did not have a contents page, a list … [Read more...] about ‘Somewhere in France’ [by L. E. Homfray]

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Australians, Awake! And Other Poems [by L. E. Homfray]

27 February 2017 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This booklet by L. E. Homfray was published during the First World War (1914-1918). As this publication did not have a contents page, a list of the contents has been provided so as to enable easier access to the text.] Sold for the benefit of the Red Cross … [Read more...] about Australians, Awake! And Other Poems [by L. E. Homfray]

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Australianism [by John Fisher]

21 February 2017 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This booklet by John Fisher 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 … [Read more...] about Australianism [by John Fisher]

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The Singing Garden [by C. J. Dennis, 1935]

15 January 2017 · 3 Comments

[Editor: This book by C. J. Dennis was published in 1935. The contents of the book are divided into four sections, one for each season; included in each section is a sub-section of poetry entitled “Songs of Bush Birds”.] The Singing Garden By C. J. … [Read more...] about The Singing Garden [by C. J. Dennis, 1935]

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