[Editor: This chapter is part of The White Australia Policy: The Rise and Fall of Australia’s Racial Ideology (2025).] Authors and cultural figures supporting the White Australia Policy The concept of a White Australia was supported by a wide variety of authors, poets, and … [Read more...] about The White Australia Policy: Authors and cultural figures supporting the White Australia Policy
Dryblower Murphy (1866-1939) (subject)
A poet comes to judgment: Dryblower’s candidature (Mr. E. Greenslade Murphy) [by E. L. Handcock, 7 September 1934]
[Editor: This article by E. L. Handcock is about the Senate candidature of “Dryblower” Murphy. Published in The Bunbury Monitor (Bunbury, WA), 7 September 1934.] A poet comes to judgment Dryblower’s candidature (Mr. E. Greenslade Murphy) There is no better known … [Read more...] about A poet comes to judgment: Dryblower’s candidature (Mr. E. Greenslade Murphy) [by E. L. Handcock, 7 September 1934]
The printed word [review of “Jarrahland Jingles”, 28 February 1909]
[Editor: A review of “Dryblower” Murphy’s book of poetry, Jarrahland Jingles (1908). An extract from “The printed word” column, published in The Sunday Times, 28 February 1909.] The printed word “Jarrahland Jingles” are now before the public, and our premier jongleur … [Read more...] about The printed word [review of “Jarrahland Jingles”, 28 February 1909]
Works of Edwin Greenslade Murphy (“Dryblower”)
[Editor: This list contains various works by Edwin Greenslade Murphy (“Dryblower”); for biographical information, click here.] Books by Edwin Greenslade Murphy (“Dryblower”): 1904: Sweet Boronia: A Story of Coolgardie, Perth (WA): Sunday Times Publ. Co. (fiction) [this work … [Read more...] about Works of Edwin Greenslade Murphy (“Dryblower”)
“Dryblower” [poem by Jack Sorensen, 9 March 1939]
[Editor: A poem by Jack Sorensen, published in The Northern Times, 5 May 1939. The poem is about “Dryblower” Murphy, who died on 9 March 1939.] “Dryblower” His last copy spiked, and his last proof read, The bard of a fledgling land is dead, And a voice that sang of land … [Read more...] about “Dryblower” [poem by Jack Sorensen, 9 March 1939]