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A. G. Stephens (1865-1933) (author)

John Shaw Neilson [by A. G. Stephens, 22 March 1924]

1 June 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article about John Shaw Neilson, written by A. G. Stephens, was published in the “Books and Bookmen” column in The Daily Telegraph (Sydney, NSW), 22 March 1924.] John Shaw Neilson (By A.G.S.) A considerable interest is manifested in Australian literary … [Read more...] about John Shaw Neilson [by A. G. Stephens, 22 March 1924]

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Preface [to “Ballad and Lyrical Poems”, by A. G. Stephens]

29 May 2022 · Leave a Comment

Alfred George Stephens, 1906

[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]

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Works of A. G. Stephens

10 March 2015 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This list contains various works by A. G. Stephens; for biographical information click here.] Books by A.G. Stephens: 1893: Why North Queensland Wants Separation, Townsville: North Queensland Separation League 1893: The Griffilwraith: Being an Independent … [Read more...] about Works of A. G. Stephens

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Preface [to “Heart of Spring”, by A. G. Stephens]

29 July 2014 · Leave a Comment

Alfred George Stephens, 1906

[Editor: This preface by A. G. Stephens was published in Heart of Spring (1919).] Preface. John Shaw Neilson was born at Penola, South Australia, on 22nd February, 1872. By race he is all Scottish. His grandparents were William Neilson and Jessie MacFarlane of Cupar, Neil … [Read more...] about Preface [to “Heart of Spring”, by A. G. Stephens]

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W. T. Goodge [by A. G. Stephens, 11 December 1909]

8 May 2014 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: An article (by A. G. Stephens) about W. T. Goodge, who died on 28 November 1909. Published in The Register, 11 December 1909.] W. T. Goodge. [By A. G. Stephens.] W. T. Goodge, known to a friendly world as “Billy,” died recently in hospital in Sydney, aged 47. … [Read more...] about W. T. Goodge [by A. G. Stephens, 11 December 1909]

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A. G. Stephens

9 April 2014 · Leave a Comment

Alfred George Stephens, 1906

Alfred George Stephens was an editor and publisher, as well as being an author, literary critic, and poet. He is regarded as a major figure in Australia’s literary history, having encouraged a large number of Australian authors (including the editing and publishing of many of … [Read more...] about A. G. Stephens

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The strange mystery of Mr. Henry P. McRobinson [21 December 1922]

22 March 2014 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A short story, by A. G. Stephens, published in The Worker, 21 December 1922.] The strange mystery of Mr. Henry P. McRobinson [For the Queensland “Worker.”] (By A. G. Stephens.) The little swagman boiled his billy near the main boundary gate of … [Read more...] about The strange mystery of Mr. Henry P. McRobinson [21 December 1922]

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The grief and glory of Gallipoli: Anzac poetry [by A. G. Stephens, 27 April 1929]

18 January 2014 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: An article by A. G. Stephens, published in The Brisbane Courier, 27 April 1929.] The grief and glory of Gallipoli. Anzac poetry. By A. G. Stephens. Still, for unforgetting hearts, the grief comes first. Wolla Meranda wrote:— They will never come … [Read more...] about The grief and glory of Gallipoli: Anzac poetry [by A. G. Stephens, 27 April 1929]

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The Honeymoon Train [poem by A.G. Stephens]

22 September 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by A. G. Stephens was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] The Honeymoon Train. Hark how the chill westerly rattles the windows! I ’ll draw up my chair to the side of the fire: That new book, I fancy, must wait till to-morrow — I ’m lazy, and … [Read more...] about The Honeymoon Train [poem by A.G. Stephens]

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The Bulletin Reciter: A Collection of Verses for Recitation From “The Bulletin” (1880-1901) [1901]

19 September 2012 · 2 Comments

[Editor: This collection of poems was edited by A.G. Stephens and published by The Bulletin Newspaper Company in 1901.] The Bulletin Reciter A Collection of Verses for Recitation from “The Bulletin” [1880-1901] The Bulletin Library Publication notes Prefatory List … [Read more...] about The Bulletin Reciter: A Collection of Verses for Recitation From “The Bulletin” (1880-1901) [1901]

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