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Ballad and Lyrical Poems [by John Shaw Neilson, 1923]

29 May 2022 · 4 Comments

The front cover of Ballad and Lyrical Poems (1923), by John Shaw Neilson

[Editor: This book of poetry by John Shaw Neilson was published in 1923.] Ballad and Lyrical Poems by John Shaw Neilson Contents. [Preface.] All the World’s a Lolly-shop Along a River As Far as My Heart can Go At the End of Spring Break of … [Read more...] about Ballad and Lyrical Poems [by John Shaw Neilson, 1923]

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Old Bush Songs [8th edition, edited by Banjo Paterson, 1932]

19 March 2022 · Leave a Comment

[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]

12 March 2021 · Leave a Comment

[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]

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Bells and Hobbles [by E. J. Brady]

29 December 2020 · Leave a Comment

[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]

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Bush-land Ballads [by E. J. Brady]

7 December 2020 · Leave a Comment

[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]

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Fools’ Harvest [novel by Erle Cox, 1939]

31 July 2018 · Leave a Comment

[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]

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Out of the Silence [novel by Erle Cox]

31 May 2018 · Leave a Comment

[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]

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A Short History of Australia [by Ernest Scott]

30 April 2018 · Leave a Comment

[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]

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The Singing Garden [by C. J. Dennis, 1935]

15 January 2017 · 3 Comments

[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]

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Songs from the Mountains [by Henry Kendall, 1880]

31 December 2016 · Leave a Comment

[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]

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The Earthen Floor [by E. J. Brady, 1902]

1 October 2016 · Leave a Comment

[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]

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The Bushrangers; A Play in Five Acts, and Other Poems [by Charles Harpur, 1853]

12 September 2016 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This book by Charles Harpur was published in 1853. Although not included separately in the original list of contents, the five acts of the play “The Bushrangers” have each been given their own listing in the contents, so as to enable easier access for … [Read more...] about The Bushrangers; A Play in Five Acts, and Other Poems [by Charles Harpur, 1853]

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The Moods of Ginger Mick [by C. J. Dennis, 1916]

5 August 2016 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This book of poetry by C. J. Dennis was published in 1916. See the glossary for explanations of words and phrases.] The Moods of Ginger Mick By C. J. Dennis Author of “The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke,” etc. With Illustrations by Hal … [Read more...] about The Moods of Ginger Mick [by C. J. Dennis, 1916]

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Leaves from Australian Forests [by Henry Kendall, 1869]

12 May 2016 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This book of poetry by Henry Kendall was published in 1869. In the list of contents, the “Twelve Sonnets” were not listed separately; however, they have each been given their own listing here, so as to provide ease of access to readers.] Leaves from Australian … [Read more...] about Leaves from Australian Forests [by Henry Kendall, 1869]

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Red Gums and Other Verses [by Louis Esson, 1912]

8 May 2016 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This book of poetry by Louis Esson was published in 1912. The inclusion of the heading “Bush Songs”, in the list of contents, is a reference to “Swinging Douglas” and “A Bullock-Driver’s Song”.] Red Gums and Other Verses by Louis Esson CONTENTS. Red … [Read more...] about Red Gums and Other Verses [by Louis Esson, 1912]

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Shadows and Sunbeams [by Agnes Neale, 1890]

2 May 2016 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This book of poetry and songs by Agnes Neale (Agnes Caroline Leane) was published in 1890.] Shadows and Sunbeams By Agnes Neale. Contents. Christ Show us the Father Unto you is born a Saviour In everything give thanks My Cross The Poet and the … [Read more...] about Shadows and Sunbeams [by Agnes Neale, 1890]

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The Yellow Wave [novel by Kenneth Mackay, 1895]

1 May 2016 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This book by Kenneth Mackay was published in 1895. The novel, which includes a military invasion of Australia by Chinese troops (orchestrated by Russia), is set in a time when there were concerns over Russian military intentions towards Britain and the British Empire … [Read more...] about The Yellow Wave [novel by Kenneth Mackay, 1895]

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Bells and Bees: Verses [by Louis Esson, 1910]

1 May 2016 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This book of poetry by Louis Esson was published in 1910.] Bells and Bees Verses by Louis Esson Contents Bush impressions The Splitter The Shearer’s Wife Golden Gully The Old Black Billy an’ Me Spring Cattle The Mother. Sunset Track Wild … [Read more...] about Bells and Bees: Verses [by Louis Esson, 1910]

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Stirrup Jingles from the Bush and the Turf and Other Rhymes [by Kenneth Mackay, 1887]

28 April 2016 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This book of poetry by Kenneth Mackay was published in 1887.] Stirrup Jingles from The Bush and the Turf and Other Rhymes. By Kenneth Mackay. Index. [To the Memory of Adam Lindsay Gordon] Randwick BUSH SKETCHES — The Muster Skeleton … [Read more...] about Stirrup Jingles from the Bush and the Turf and Other Rhymes [by Kenneth Mackay, 1887]

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The Country I Come From [by Henry Lawson, 1901]

27 April 2016 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This book of short stories by Henry Lawson was published in 1901. All of the stories had been previously published in four other books by Lawson: On the Track (1900) Over the Sliprails (1900) Short Stories in Prose and Verse (1894) While the Billy Boils (1896). As … [Read more...] about The Country I Come From [by Henry Lawson, 1901]

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Over the Sliprails [by Henry Lawson, 1900]

25 March 2016 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A book of short stories by Henry Lawson (1900).] Over the Sliprails by Henry Lawson Author of “While the Billy Boils,” “When the World Was Wide and Other Verses,” “On the Track,” “Verses: Popular and Humorous,” &c. Contents [Preface] The … [Read more...] about Over the Sliprails [by Henry Lawson, 1900]

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On the Track [by Henry Lawson, 1900]

4 November 2015 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This book of short stories by Henry Lawson was published in 1900.] On the Track by Henry Lawson Author of “While the Billy Boils,” and “When the World Was Wide” CONTENTS [Preface] The Songs They used to Sing A Vision of Sandy Blight Andy … [Read more...] about On the Track [by Henry Lawson, 1900]

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Beyond the City Gates: Australian Story & Verse [by Jack Moses, 1923]

26 October 2015 · 1 Comment

[Editor: This collection of poems and short stories by Jack Moses was published in 1923. Jack Moses was best known as the author of the famous poem “Nine Miles from Gundagai”.] Beyond the City Gates Australian Story & Verse by Jack Moses Illustrations by R. H. … [Read more...] about Beyond the City Gates: Australian Story & Verse [by Jack Moses, 1923]

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Kookaburras and Satyrs: Some Recollections of The Fanfrolico Press [by P. R. Stephensen, 1954]

2 August 2015 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This booklet by P. R. Stephensen was published in 1954.] Kookaburras and Satyrs Some Recollections of The Fanfrolico Press by P. R. Stephensen Talkarra Press 64 Young Street, Cremorne, Australia Of this book 225 copies have been … [Read more...] about Kookaburras and Satyrs: Some Recollections of The Fanfrolico Press [by P. R. Stephensen, 1954]

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The Complete Inner History of the Kelly Gang and Their Pursuers [by J. J. Kenneally]

1 August 2015 · 3 Comments

[Editor: The Complete Inner History of the Kelly Gang and Their Pursuers, by J. J. Kenneally, was first published in 1929. Reproduced here is a copy of the 5th edition (1946). For many years, this book was considered the definitive history of Ned Kelly and the Kelly gang, … [Read more...] about The Complete Inner History of the Kelly Gang and Their Pursuers [by J. J. Kenneally]

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