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Gertrude Lawson (1877-1945) (author)

Lawson’s ancestry [by Gertrude Lawson, 25 March 1924]

30 April 2024 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article, by Gertrude Lawson, was published in the Goulburn Evening Penny Post (Goulburn, NSW), 25 March 1924.] Lawson’s ancestry Grandmother lived in Goulburn Immortalised in “Black Bonnet” (By Gertrude Lawson.) This article has been written … [Read more...] about Lawson’s ancestry [by Gertrude Lawson, 25 March 1924]

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The birth of Henry Lawson [short story by Gertrude Lawson, 15 October 1921]

30 April 2024 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This short story, by Gertrude Lawson, regarding Henry Lawson, was published in Aussie: The Cheerful Monthly (Sydney, NSW), 15 October 1921.] The birth of Henry Lawson By Gertrude Lawson (sister of the poet). At sunset a little more than half a century ago, a … [Read more...] about The birth of Henry Lawson [short story by Gertrude Lawson, 15 October 1921]

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The Lawson family [by Gertrude Lawson, 11 August 1921]

30 April 2024 · 1 Comment

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[Editor: This article, by Gertrude Lawson, was published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 11 August 1921.] The Lawson family There is a suggestion that Henry Lawson is of gipsy origin. He himself has given it by the number of times he has referred to the subject in his … [Read more...] about The Lawson family [by Gertrude Lawson, 11 August 1921]

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Black cat’s luck [short story by Gertrude Lloyd, 1 December 1903]

30 April 2024 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This short story, by Gertrude Lloyd (Gertrude Lawson), was published in The Dawn (Sydney, NSW), 1 December 1903.] Black cat’s luck. (Founded on fact.) By Gertrude Lloyd. Jack Wynn moved about the room with deft quick steps preparing his supper. “There, … [Read more...] about Black cat’s luck [short story by Gertrude Lloyd, 1 December 1903]

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[Letter from Gertrude Lawson] [by Gertrude Lawson, 28 July 1900]

30 April 2024 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This letter, from Gertrude Lawson, was published in the “All About People” section in The Catholic Press (Sydney, NSW), 28 July 1900. The letter was written in reference to a news item regarding Louisa Lawson and Henry Lawson, which was published in the 7 July 1900 issue … [Read more...] about [Letter from Gertrude Lawson] [by Gertrude Lawson, 28 July 1900]

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The mother of Henry Lawson [biographical article about Louisa Lawson, 26 September 1922]

11 May 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article, by Gertrude Lawson, was published in Aussie: The Cheerful Monthly (Sydney, NSW), 15 July 1922.] The mother of Henry Lawson By Gertrude Lawson. In 1845, the time when pioneer settlers were making Australian History, a young couple migrated over … [Read more...] about The mother of Henry Lawson [biographical article about Louisa Lawson, 26 September 1922]

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