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Poems by J. Shaw Neilson [book review, 22 December 1923]

15 June 2022 · Leave a Comment

John Shaw Neilson (The Australasian, 22 December 1923)

[Editor: This article, about John Shaw Neilson and his books, was published in The Australasian (Melbourne, Vic.), 22 December 1923.] Poems by J. Shaw Neilson. When John Shaw Neilson, nearly four years ago, gave us a slender volume called “Heart of Spring,” it became … [Read more...] about Poems by J. Shaw Neilson [book review, 22 December 1923]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, book review, John Shaw Neilson (subject) (1872-1942), publication The Australasian, SourceTrove, year1923

“Australia in Palestine” [book review, 6 November 1919]

14 June 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This review of Australia in Palestine (1919) was published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 6 November 1919.] “Australia in Palestine” No more attractive Digger book has been published than this, and we don’t expect a better. It is so varied in its interest. There … [Read more...] about “Australia in Palestine” [book review, 6 November 1919]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, Beersheba, book review, Light Horsemen, publication The Bulletin (Sydney), SourceTrove, World War One, year1919

Neilson [review of Heart of Spring (by John Shaw Neilson), 6 November 1919]

14 June 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This review of Heart of Spring (by John Shaw Neilson) was published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 6 November 1919.] Neilson In Heart of Spring (The Bookfellow, Sydney) Shaw Neilson collects many of his scattered verses into a little book that is full of delicate … [Read more...] about Neilson [review of Heart of Spring (by John Shaw Neilson), 6 November 1919]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, book review, John Shaw Neilson (subject) (1872-1942), publication The Bulletin (Sydney), SourceTrove, year1919

The Fighting 13th [book review, 22 March 1924]

1 June 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This review of “The History of the Thirteenth Battalion, A.I.F.” was published in the “Books and Bookmen” column in The Daily Telegraph (Sydney, NSW), 22 March 1924.] The Fighting 13th “The History of the Thirteenth Battalion, A.I.F.,” by Thomas A. White (Sydney, … [Read more...] about The Fighting 13th [book review, 22 March 1924]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, Australian military history, book review, SourceTrove, year1924, zzz graphics not included

John Shaw Neilson [review of “Ballad and Lyrical Poems”, 8 September 1924]

29 May 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This review of Ballad and Lyrical Poems (by John Shaw Neilson) was published in The Daily News (Perth, WA), 8 September 1924.] John Shaw Neilson. Though Australia has more poets than prose writers, the Australian public as a whole is not a poetry-loving public. … [Read more...] about John Shaw Neilson [review of “Ballad and Lyrical Poems”, 8 September 1924]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, book review, John Shaw Neilson (subject) (1872-1942), SourceTrove, year1924

Mercenary Mum, by Neryl Joyce [book review]

24 May 2022 · Leave a Comment

Mercenary Mum, by Neryl Joyce, is an autobiographical account of a young woman’s journey from army brat to Australian Army officer to private security contractor in Iraq — and becoming a single mother along the way. In the beginning of the book, Neryl tells us about some of … [Read more...] about Mercenary Mum, by Neryl Joyce [book review]

Filed Under: IAC book reviews Tagged With: 500x500, book review, IAC book review, Neryl Joyce (subject), year2022

The Year of the Angry Rabbit, by Russell Braddon [book review]

24 May 2022 · Leave a Comment

The Year of the Angry Rabbit, by Russell Braddon, is a tongue-in-cheek story of how Australia becomes a world super-power (indeed, the world’s only super-power). Published in 1964, the book is full of light-hearted predictions of how the world will turn out in the future. For … [Read more...] about The Year of the Angry Rabbit, by Russell Braddon [book review]

Filed Under: IAC book reviews Tagged With: 500x500, book review, IAC book review, Russell Braddon (1921-1995) (subject), year2022

Books and Bookmen [a review of The Australian Girl and Other Verses, 11 January 1900]

22 March 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This review of The Australian Girl and Other Verses (by Ethel Castilla) is an extract from the “Books and Bookmen” column, published in Table Talk (Melbourne, Vic.), 11 January 1900.] Books and Bookmen. The Australian Girl and Other Verses is the title of a … [Read more...] about Books and Bookmen [a review of The Australian Girl and Other Verses, 11 January 1900]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: book review, Ethel Castilla (subject) (1861-1937), poetry review, SourceTrove, year1900

Alfred Deakin [review, 10 December 1927]

22 January 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This review of Alfred Deakin, by Walter Murdoch, was published in The Telegraph (Brisbane, Qld.), 10 December 1927.] Alfred Deakin “Alfred Deakin,” by Walter Murdoch. Published by Constable and Company, London and Sydney. Australians who love their country and … [Read more...] about Alfred Deakin [review, 10 December 1927]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Alfred Deakin (subject) (1856-1919), book review, SourceTrove, year1927

The tragic note in Australian literature [book review, 15 June 1946]

12 June 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article was published in the “Books of the Day” column in The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 15 June 1946.] The tragic note in Australian literature The complaint is often heard that Australian literature is pessimistic, that our writers have been over-concerned … [Read more...] about The tragic note in Australian literature [book review, 15 June 1946]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Australian literature, book review, SourceTrove, year1946

Kelly, slang for courage [book review, 1 February 1947]

27 May 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This book review, of The Inner History of the Kelly Gang (by James Jerome Kenneally), was published in The ABC Weekly (Sydney, NSW) 1 February 1947.] Kelly, slang for courage The Inner History of the Kelly Gang, by J. J. Kenneally (J. Roy Stevens, Melbourne), 316 … [Read more...] about Kelly, slang for courage [book review, 1 February 1947]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: book review, James Jerome Kenneally (subject) (1871-1949), SourceTrove, year1947

The Kelly Komplex [book reviews, 3 July 1929]

27 May 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This review of two books regarding the Kelly Gang, The Girl Who Helped Ned Kelly (by C. E. Taylor) and The Inner History of the Kelly Gang (by James Jerome Kenneally), was published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 3 July 1929.] The Kelly Komplex The Girl Who … [Read more...] about The Kelly Komplex [book reviews, 3 July 1929]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: book review, James Jerome Kenneally (subject) (1871-1949), SourceTrove, year1929

Literary Nook: “The Parish of St. Mel’s” [10 July 1954]

24 May 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This review of The Parish of St Mel’s and Other Verses, by John O’Brien, was published in The Cairns Post (Cairns, Qld.), 10 July 1954.] Literary Nook “The Parish of St. Mel’s” All the variety, sincerity and good humour which made “Around the Boree Log” so … [Read more...] about Literary Nook: “The Parish of St. Mel’s” [10 July 1954]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: book review, John O'Brien (subject) (1878-1952), SourceTrove, year1954

Six Singers [book review, 22 August 1942]

15 May 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This review of Six Australian Poets (by T. Inglis Moore) is from the “Book reviews” column (by A. H. Chisholm), published in The Herald (Melbourne, Vic.), 22 August 1942.] Six singers If the average Australian were asked to name the chief Australian poets, he … [Read more...] about Six Singers [book review, 22 August 1942]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: A. H. Chisholm (author), book review, SourceTrove, Tom Inglis Moore (1901-1978) (subject), year1942

Canon of Australian poets [book review, 20 November 1942]

15 May 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This review of Six Australian Poets (by T. Inglis Moore) is from “The Library Table” column, published in The Southern Cross (Adelaide, SA), 20 November 1942. The review incorporates a religious perspective, which may be expected, as The Southern Cross was a publication … [Read more...] about Canon of Australian poets [book review, 20 November 1942]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: book review, Christopher Brennan (subject) (1870-1932), Hugh McCrae (subject) (1876-1958), John Shaw Neilson (subject) (1872-1942), R. D. Fitzgerald (subject) (1902-1987), SourceTrove, Tom Inglis Moore (1901-1978) (subject), William Baylebridge (subject) (1883-1942), year1942

National Notes: William Baylebridge [book review, 17 October 1936]

15 May 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This review of National Notes (by William Baylebridge) was published in The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, NSW), 17 October 1936.] National Notes. William Baylebridge. (By T.I.M.) An enigmatic figure amongst our Australian writers, a recluse known to few, a … [Read more...] about National Notes: William Baylebridge [book review, 17 October 1936]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: anti-nationalism, book review, SourceTrove, T.I.M. (author), William Baylebridge (subject) (1883-1942), year1936

“National Notes” [book review, 20 September 1936]

15 May 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This review of National Notes (by William Baylebridge) is from the “Book reviews” column, published in Truth (Sydney, NSW), 20 September 1936.] “National Notes” (By William Baylebridge.) Excellent type and paper distinguish “National Notes,” Mr. Baylebridge’s … [Read more...] about “National Notes” [book review, 20 September 1936]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: A. A. H. (author), book review, SourceTrove, William Baylebridge (subject) (1883-1942), year1936

“Inheritors” [book review, 20 September 1936]

15 May 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This review of Inheritors (by Brian Penton) is from the “Book reviews” column, published in Truth (Sydney, NSW), 20 September 1936.] “Inheritors” (By Brian Penton.) Mr. Penton is no more concerned to paint Australia a cheerful color than are our critics … [Read more...] about “Inheritors” [book review, 20 September 1936]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: A. A. H. (author), book review, Brian Penton (subject) (1904-1951), SourceTrove, year1936

“Love Redeemed,” by William Baylebridge (The Tallabila Press, Sydney) [book review, 18 January 1936]

15 May 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This review of Love Redeemed (by William Baylebridge) is from the “General Literature and Fiction” column, published in The Courier-Mail (Brisbane, Qld.), 18 January 1936.] “Love Redeemed,” by William Baylebridge (The Tallabila Press, Sydney). The sonnet is not … [Read more...] about “Love Redeemed,” by William Baylebridge (The Tallabila Press, Sydney) [book review, 18 January 1936]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: book review, SourceTrove, William Baylebridge (subject) (1883-1942), year1936

Delightful sonnets [book review, 16 March 1935]

15 May 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This review of Love Redeemed (by William Baylebridge) is from the “Leaves from latest books” column, published in The Mail (Adelaide, SA), 16 March 1935.] Delightful sonnets So well were William Baylebridge’s sonnets received when published in 1919 that he has … [Read more...] about Delightful sonnets [book review, 16 March 1935]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: book review, SourceTrove, William Baylebridge (subject) (1883-1942), year1935

Mites and the Muse [book review by P. I. O’Leary, 21 June 1944]

12 April 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This review of the book Fellows All: The Chronicles of the Bread and Cheese Club, Melbourne (by Harry Malloch), appeared in the “Book Reviews” column (written by P. I. O’Leary), published in The Advocate (Melbourne, Vic.), 21 June 1944.] Mites and the Muse To … [Read more...] about Mites and the Muse [book review by P. I. O’Leary, 21 June 1944]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: book review, Harry Malloch (subject) (1883-1954), Patrick Ignatius O'Leary (author) (1888-1944), SourceTrove, The Bread and Cheese Club, year1944

Two Members of the Australian Choir: J. Alex. Allan and Jim Grahame [by P. I. O’Leary, 13 June 1940]

12 April 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article by P. I. O’Leary was published in the “Books & Bookmen” column in The Advocate (Melbourne, Vic.), 13 June 1940. The article reviews three publications: Revolution, by J. Alex. Allan; Call of the Bush, by Jim Grahame; and The Etched Work of Victor … [Read more...] about Two Members of the Australian Choir: J. Alex. Allan and Jim Grahame [by P. I. O’Leary, 13 June 1940]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: book review, James Alexander Allan (subject), Jim Grahame (subject) (1874-1949), Patrick Ignatius O'Leary (author) (1888-1944), SourceTrove, The Bread and Cheese Club, Victor Cobb (subject) (1876-1945), year1940

Dismal England: By the author of “Merrie England” [review by John Le Gay Brereton, 18 September 1899]

2 April 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This review (written by John Le Gay Brereton), of Dismal England, was published in The Australian Magazine (Sydney, NSW), 18 September 1899.] Dismal England: By the author of “Merrie England.” Walter Scott. Cloth, 2s. 6d. Robert Blatchford, the well-known … [Read more...] about Dismal England: By the author of “Merrie England” [review by John Le Gay Brereton, 18 September 1899]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: book review, John Le Gay Brereton (author) (1871-1933), publication The Australian Magazine (Sydney), SourceTrove, year1899

Books up to date [a review of “In the Days When the World was Wide” by Henry Lawson, 19 September 1896]

2 April 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This extract from the “Books up to date” column includes a favourable mention of While the Billy Boils (1896), by Henry Lawson, and reports on a review of his book In the Days When the World was Wide (1896). Published in The Daily Telegraph (Sydney, NSW), 19 September … [Read more...] about Books up to date [a review of “In the Days When the World was Wide” by Henry Lawson, 19 September 1896]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: book review, Henry Lawson (subject) (1867-1922), SourceTrove, year1896

Books up to date [a review of “Perdita: A Sonnet Record” by John Le Gay Brereton, 19 September 1896]

2 April 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This extract from the “Books up to date” column is a review of Perdita: A Sonnet Record, which was written anonymously by John Le Gay Brereton. Published in The Daily Telegraph (Sydney, NSW), 19 September 1896.] Books up to date Delicacy, passion, grace, and … [Read more...] about Books up to date [a review of “Perdita: A Sonnet Record” by John Le Gay Brereton, 19 September 1896]

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