[Editor: This novel about a Japanese invasion of Australia was written by Charles H. Kirmess. The story was originally published as a serial in The Lone Hand (Sydney) from October 1908 to August 1909, under the title of “The Commonwealth Crisis”; it was then published in book … [Read more...] about The Australian Crisis [novel by C. H. Kirmess, 1909]
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The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke [by C. J. Dennis, 1915]
[Editor: This book of poems by C.J. Dennis was first published in 1915, although the majority of the contents had previously been published in The Bulletin. In effect, this is a novel written in a poetical style; it went on to become one of the most sold books of poetry in the … [Read more...] about The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke [by C. J. Dennis, 1915]
Thatcher’s Colonial Songster [by Charles Thatcher, 1857]
[Editor: This book of songs by Charles Thatcher was published in 1857.] Thatcher’s Colonial Songster, Containing all the Choice Local Songs, Parodies, &c., of the Celebrated Chas. R. Thatcher CONTENTS: Billy Nutts in Australia Buying Land Chinese … [Read more...] about Thatcher’s Colonial Songster [by Charles Thatcher, 1857]
Australians Yet and Other Verses [by Grant Hervey, 1913]
[Editor: This book of poems by Grant Hervey was published in 1913.] Australians Yet And Other Verses By Grant Hervey [Acknowledgment] Contents Australians Yet Upon the Hills The Gods and the Girls The Night I Spent in Quod Ballad of the Drums Five … [Read more...] about Australians Yet and Other Verses [by Grant Hervey, 1913]
Around the Boree Log and Other Verses [by John O’Brien, 1921]
[Editor: This book of poetry, written by “John O’Brien” (Patrick Hartigan), was published in 1921. As there are many older words and phrases in his poems, including quite a few of Irish origin, which may be unfamiliar to many readers, a glossary has been provided.] Around … [Read more...] about Around the Boree Log and Other Verses [by John O’Brien, 1921]
Backblock Ballads and Later Verses [by C. J. Dennis, 1918]
[Editor: This book of poems by C. J. Dennis was published in 1918, although many of his works had previously appeared in various periodicals. The majority of the poems included in this volume had appeared in his first book Backblock Ballads and Other Verses (1913); however, that … [Read more...] about Backblock Ballads and Later Verses [by C. J. Dennis, 1918]
Short Stories in Prose and Verse [by Henry Lawson, 1894]
[Editor: This collection of poems and short stories, first published in 1894, was Henry Lawson’s first book. It was published by his mother, Louisa Lawson, who owned and edited The Dawn magazine. Henry Lawson’s works had already been published as individual pieces in publications … [Read more...] about Short Stories in Prose and Verse [by Henry Lawson, 1894]
The Man from Snowy River and Other Verses [by A. B. Paterson, 1895]
[Editor: This book of poetry, written by Andrew Barton (“Banjo”) Paterson, was first published in 1895.] The Man from Snowy River and Other Verses By A. B. Paterson Contents Preface Prelude I have gathered these stories afar, The Man from Snowy … [Read more...] about The Man from Snowy River and Other Verses [by A. B. Paterson, 1895]
The Old Bush Songs [edited by Banjo Paterson, 1905]
[Editor: This collection of bush songs, edited by Andrew Barton (“Banjo”) Paterson, was published in 1905. The book enjoyed a widespread popularity in Australia. Whilst many of these songs had previously been printed in newspaper format, this was possibly the first time that a … [Read more...] about The Old Bush Songs [edited by Banjo Paterson, 1905]