[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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Songs o’ the South [by William Blocksidge, 1908]
[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]
Bells and Hobbles [by E. J. Brady]
[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]
Bush-land Ballads [by E. J. Brady]
[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]
Fools’ Harvest [novel by Erle Cox, 1939]
[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]
Out of the Silence [novel by Erle Cox]
[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]
A Short History of Australia [by Ernest Scott]
[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]
The Singing Garden [by C. J. Dennis, 1935]
[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]
Songs from the Mountains [by Henry Kendall, 1880]
[Editor: This book of poetry by Henry Kendall was published in 1880.] Songs from the Mountains. By Henry Kendall. CONTENTS. Dedication —To a Mountain Mary Rivers Kingsborough Beyond Kerguelen Black Lizzie Hy-Brasil Jim the … [Read more...] about Songs from the Mountains [by Henry Kendall, 1880]
The Earthen Floor [by E. J. Brady, 1902]
[Editor: This book by E. J. Brady was published in 1902.] The Earthen Floor. By E. J. Brady. (Author of “The Ways of Many Waters.”) Contents: [Preface] [Dedication: To Norma] THE HOUSE OF LOVE. 1. The Earthen Floor. 2. Once Upon a Time. 3. In … [Read more...] about The Earthen Floor [by E. J. Brady, 1902]