[Editor: This preface by A. G. Stephens was published in Ballad and Lyrical Poems (1923).] Preface. John Shaw Neilson was born at Penola, South Australia, 22nd February, 1872. By race he is all Scottish. His grand-parents were William Neilson and Jessie MacFarlane of … [Read more...] about Preface [to “Ballad and Lyrical Poems”, by A. G. Stephens]
prefaces, dedications, introductions, miscellaneous sections
Introduction (Old Bush Songs, edited by Banjo Paterson) [1932]
[Editor: This Introduction was published in Old Bush Songs: Composed and Sung in the Bushranging, Digging, and Overlanding Days (8th edition, 1932), edited by Banjo Paterson.] Introduction “All human beings not utterly savage long for some information about past times, … [Read more...] about Introduction (Old Bush Songs, edited by Banjo Paterson) [1932]
Preface (Old Bush Songs, edited by Banjo Paterson) [1932]
[Editor: This Preface was published in Old Bush Songs: Composed and Sung in the Bushranging, Digging, and Overlanding Days (8th edition, 1932), edited by Banjo Paterson.] Preface The object of the present publication is to gather together all the old bush songs that are … [Read more...] about Preface (Old Bush Songs, edited by Banjo Paterson) [1932]
Index [A Short History of Australia, by Ernest Scott]
[Editor: This is the index from A Short History of Australia (6th edition, 1936) by Ernest Scott (1867-1939).] Index A’Beckett, Chief Justice, 219 Aboriginals, 28, 31, 92, 185; Bass and Flinders among, 80; Pamphlet among the, 123; Lockyer and the, 123; West Australia, … [Read more...] about Index [A Short History of Australia, by Ernest Scott]
List of Maps [A Short History of Australia, by Ernest Scott]
[Editor: This list of maps is from A Short History of Australia (6th edition, 1936) by Ernest Scott (1867-1939).] List of Maps Robert Thorne’s Map, 1527 Map Published at Paris, 1587 Plancius’s Map (Amsterdam), 1594 Hondius’s Map, 1595 Map of Jave la Grande, … [Read more...] about List of Maps [A Short History of Australia, by Ernest Scott]
Preface [A Short History of Australia, by Ernest Scott]
[Editor: This is a chapter from A Short History of Australia (6th edition, 1936) by Ernest Scott (1867-1939).] Preface This Short History of Australia begins with a blank space on the map, and ends with the record of a new name on the map, that of Anzac. It endeavours to … [Read more...] about Preface [A Short History of Australia, by Ernest Scott]
Foreword [to The Singing Garden, by J. McRae]
[Editor: This foreword by C. J. Dennis was published in The Singing Garden (1935).] Foreword The versatile C. J. Dennis has done it again! And this time he veritably couldn’t help it! For, after revealing himself as a great lover of mankind by his sympathetic presentation … [Read more...] about Foreword [to The Singing Garden, by J. McRae]
Introduction [From Phillip to McKell, by Rex Ingamells]
[Editor: This is the introduction section of From Phillip to McKell: The Story of Australia (1949) by Rex Ingamells.] From Phillip to McKell Settlement of New South Wales, in 1788, was but the culminating event of almost three centuries of European approach to Australia. … [Read more...] about Introduction [From Phillip to McKell, by Rex Ingamells]
Preface [The Earthen Floor, by E. J. Brady]
[Editor: This preface by E. J. Brady was published in The Earthen Floor (1902).] Preface. Much of the work included in this Booklet has been published in the Sydney Bulletin; some in the Sunday Times, The Grip, and the Australasian Dramatic Annual. The rest is new to … [Read more...] about Preface [The Earthen Floor, by E. J. Brady]
Note [The Yellow Wave, by Kenneth Mackay, 1895]
[Editor: This is the acknowledgements section from The Yellow Wave: A Romance of the Asiatic Invasion of Australia (1895) by Kenneth Mackay.] Note For my facts with regard to the Russian advance on India I have drawn on the writings of Mr. Charles Marvin and Professor … [Read more...] about Note [The Yellow Wave, by Kenneth Mackay, 1895]
To the Memory of Adam Lindsay Gordon [poem by Kenneth Mackay]
[Editor: This poem by Kenneth Mackay was published in Stirrup Jingles from the Bush and the Turf and Other Rhymes (1887).] Dedication To the Memory of Adam Lindsay Gordon. To your dear memory, poet horseman lying In that calm realm of deep and dreamless … [Read more...] about To the Memory of Adam Lindsay Gordon [poem by Kenneth Mackay]
Preface [by Henry Lawson, in “Over the Sliprails”]
[Editor: Published in Over the Sliprails, by Henry Lawson (1900).] Preface Of the stories in this volume many have already appeared in the columns of the Bulletin. Others appeared originally in the Town and Country Journal, the West Australian and the Western Mail, while … [Read more...] about Preface [by Henry Lawson, in “Over the Sliprails”]
Preface [to On the Track, by Henry Lawson]
[Editor: This is the preface from On the Track (1900) by Henry Lawson.] Preface Of the stories in this volume many have already appeared in the columns of the Bulletin, Town and Country Journal, Freeman’s Journal, and Australian Star (Sydney), and the West Australian and … [Read more...] about Preface [to On the Track, by Henry Lawson]
A retrospect [by Jack Moses]
[Editor: This is a chapter from Beyond the City Gates: Australian Story & Verse (1923) by Jack Moses.] A retrospect I feel that I cannot close the pages of my book without some reference to those pioneers of many country shows, who have passed “Beyond the Gates.” I … [Read more...] about A retrospect [by Jack Moses]
Foreword [for Beyond the City Gates, by Jack Moses]
[Editor: This is the foreword to Beyond the City Gates: Australian Story & Verse (1923) by Jack Moses.] Foreword An association with “Mother Bush,” extending over a period of thirty-five years, has taught me much of the splendour and heroism of the men and women of rural … [Read more...] about Foreword [for Beyond the City Gates, by Jack Moses]
Introducing Jack Moses [by Frank Morton]
[Editor: This introductory chapter (about the author, Jack Moses), written by Frank Morton, is from Beyond the City Gates: Australian Story & Verse (1923) by Jack Moses.] Introducing Jack Moses One lazy night, about a thousand years ago, I wandered into the old theatre at … [Read more...] about Introducing Jack Moses [by Frank Morton]
Reviews by newspapers in Victoria [The Complete Inner History of the Kelly Gang and Their Pursuers, by J. J. Kenneally]
[Editor: This is a section from The Complete Inner History of the Kelly Gang and Their Pursuers (5th edition, 1946) by J. J. Kenneally.] REVIEWS BY NEWSPAPERS IN VICTORIA. “It is a capital, unbiased narration of the doings of the Gang, and is interestingly compiled. Many … [Read more...] about Reviews by newspapers in Victoria [The Complete Inner History of the Kelly Gang and Their Pursuers, by J. J. Kenneally]
Index [The Complete Inner History of the Kelly Gang and Their Pursuers, by J. J. Kenneally]
[Editor: This is a section from The Complete Inner History of the Kelly Gang and Their Pursuers (5th edition, 1946) by J. J. Kenneally. Pages numbers of chapters and sections have not been included here. For links to chapters, see the main entry for this book. It should be noted … [Read more...] about Index [The Complete Inner History of the Kelly Gang and Their Pursuers, by J. J. Kenneally]
Foreword by Gerald C. Stanley, J.P. [The Complete Inner History of the Kelly Gang and Their Pursuers, by J. J. Kenneally]
[Editor: This foreword, by Gerald C. Stanley, is from The Complete Inner History of the Kelly Gang and Their Pursuers (5th edition, 1946) by J. J. Kenneally.] Foreword By Gerald C. Stanley, J.P. For fifty years the Australian public has waited for an impartial record … [Read more...] about Foreword by Gerald C. Stanley, J.P. [The Complete Inner History of the Kelly Gang and Their Pursuers, by J. J. Kenneally]
Map of the Kelly country [The Complete Inner History of the Kelly Gang and Their Pursuers, by J. J. Kenneally]
[Editor: This is a section from The Complete Inner History of the Kelly Gang and Their Pursuers (5th edition, 1946) by J. J. Kenneally.] Map of the Kelly country Source: J. J. Kenneally, The Complete Inner History of the Kelly Gang and Their Pursuers, … [Read more...] about Map of the Kelly country [The Complete Inner History of the Kelly Gang and Their Pursuers, by J. J. Kenneally]
The Melbourne “Herald’s” Review [The Complete Inner History of the Kelly Gang and Their Pursuers, by J. J. Kenneally]
[Editor: This is a section from The Complete Inner History of the Kelly Gang and Their Pursuers (5th edition, 1946) by J. J. Kenneally.] [The Melbourne “Herald’s” Review] It is Mr. Kenneally’s claim that no unpartisan history of the Kelly episode has hitherto been … [Read more...] about The Melbourne “Herald’s” Review [The Complete Inner History of the Kelly Gang and Their Pursuers, by J. J. Kenneally]
Preface [to “The Poems of Joseph Furphy”, by Bernard O’Dowd]
Preface [to “The Poems of Joseph Furphy”, by Bernard O’Dowd] [Editor: This preface by Bernard O’Dowd was published in The Poems of Joseph Furphy (1916).] Preface. As in hell, while “the heads” were devising the best method of introducing that spice of variety we used … [Read more...] about Preface [to “The Poems of Joseph Furphy”, by Bernard O’Dowd]
Publisher’s note [in “Beauty Imposes” (by John Shaw Neilson)]
[Editor: This publisher’s note was published in Beauty Imposes: Some Recent Verse (1938).] Publisher’s note Recently there has been a marked awakening of interest in the work of Shaw Neilson, who has been hailed by competent literary critics as one of our most important … [Read more...] about Publisher’s note [in “Beauty Imposes” (by John Shaw Neilson)]
Preface [to Henry Lawson’s While the Billy Boils]
[Editor: This preface was published in Henry Lawson’s While the Billy Boils (1896).] Preface In the absence of the author, who is now resident in Western Australia, it devolves upon us to make the customary acknowledgements to the various journals from which these stories … [Read more...] about Preface [to Henry Lawson’s While the Billy Boils]
[Dedication] [in “Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson”]
[Editor: This is the dedication published in Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934), edited by R. H. Croll.] To Louise Dyer in gratitude Source: John Shaw Neilson (editor: R. H. Croll), Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson, Melbourne: Lothian Publishing … [Read more...] about [Dedication] [in “Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson”]