[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
Henry Lawson (1867-1922) (subject)
Yesterday [by Jim Donald, re Gertrude Lawson, 6 July 1945]
[Editor: This article, by Gertrude Lawson, was published in the Daily Mirror (Sydney, NSW), 6 July 1945.] Yesterday by Jim Donald On May 23 a Mrs. Gertrude Cooper was buried at Kingswood, near Penrith. In life Mrs. Cooper was a quiet, ordinary person, contented with … [Read more...] about Yesterday [by Jim Donald, re Gertrude Lawson, 6 July 1945]
Last of Lawson family [by George Gunn, 8 June 1945]
[Editor: This article, by George Gunn, regarding Gertrude Lawson and Henry Lawson, was published in the Forbes Advocate (Forbes, NSW), 8 June 1945.] Last of Lawson family (By Geo. Gunn) On Wednesday, 23rd June, Mrs. Gertrude Cooper was buried at Kingswood, near … [Read more...] about Last of Lawson family [by George Gunn, 8 June 1945]
Lawson’s ancestry [by Gertrude Lawson, 25 March 1924]
[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]
The birth of Henry Lawson [short story by Gertrude Lawson, 15 October 1921]
[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]
The Lawson family [by Gertrude Lawson, 11 August 1921]
[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]
[Letter from Gertrude Lawson] [by Gertrude Lawson, 28 July 1900]
[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]
[Mrs. Lawson] [7 July 1900]
[Editor: This brief untitled article, regarding Louisa Lawson and Henry Lawson, was published in The Catholic Press (Sydney, NSW), 7 July 1900. A letter was written in reply by Gertrude Lawson.] [Mrs. Lawson] Mrs. Lawson, who received £300 from the Government the other … [Read more...] about [Mrs. Lawson] [7 July 1900]
[Mrs Gertrude Lawson O’Connor] [4 June 1924]
[Editor: This untitled article, being an interview with Gertrude O’Connor (née Lawson), was published in the “Woman’s World” section in The Herald (Melbourne, Vic.), 4 June 1924.] [Mrs Gertrude Lawson O’Connor] Mrs O’Connor is the only surviving daughter of a remarkable … [Read more...] about [Mrs Gertrude Lawson O’Connor] [4 June 1924]
Memories & Musings [by “M” (P. I. O’Leary), 13 June 1935]
[Editor: The “Memories & Musings” column, written by “M” (P. I. O’Leary), published in The Advocate (Melbourne, Vic.), 13 June 1935. Included are some comments on Henry Lawson and Mrs. Aeneas Gunn.] Memories & Musings Tasmania’s acting premier. Mr. E. Dwyer Gray, acting … [Read more...] about Memories & Musings [by “M” (P. I. O’Leary), 13 June 1935]
Henry Lawson: The historian in him [by P. I. O’Leary, 30 May 1929]
[Editor: This article by P. I. O’Leary was published in The Advocate (Melbourne, Vic.), 30 May 1929.] Henry Lawson: The historian in him “Australia,” wrote the late Bertram Stevens, “may have many other good writers, but never another like Henry Lawson.” That is, I think, … [Read more...] about Henry Lawson: The historian in him [by P. I. O’Leary, 30 May 1929]
Henry Lawson and The University [by John Le Gay Brereton, November 1922]
[Editor: This article about Henry Lawson, written by John Le Gay Brereton, was published in Hermes: The Magazine of the University of Sydney (Sydney, NSW), November 1922.] Henry Lawson and The University. The death of one of the most gifted of Australian prose writers, … [Read more...] about Henry Lawson and The University [by John Le Gay Brereton, November 1922]
Memoranda: To Joe Swallow [poem by John Le Gay Brereton, 8 October 1903]
[Editor: This poem by John Le Gay Brereton was published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 8 October 1903. The poem is addressed to “Joe Swallow”, which was one of Henry Lawson’s pseudonyms (Brereton and Lawson were good friends).] Memoranda To Joe Swallow. When your … [Read more...] about Memoranda: To Joe Swallow [poem by John Le Gay Brereton, 8 October 1903]
Books up to date [a review of “In the Days When the World was Wide” by Henry Lawson, 19 September 1896]
[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]
Poetry in Australia [article re. Henry Lawson, 20 November 1894]
[Editor: This article about Australian poetry was published in Hermes: The Magazine of the University of Sydney (Sydney, NSW), 20 November 1894. The article is critical of Adam Lindsay Gordon and Henry Clarence Kendall, but praises the work of Henry Lawson.] Poetry in … [Read more...] about Poetry in Australia [article re. Henry Lawson, 20 November 1894]
The city bushman’s apologist [14 February 1896]
[Editor: This review of In the Days When the World Was Wide and Other Verses (by Henry Lawson, 1896) was published in Table Talk (Melbourne, Vic.), 14 February 1896.] The city bushman’s apologist.* A glance at Mr. Henry Lawson’s volume of verse just published, in very … [Read more...] about The city bushman’s apologist [14 February 1896]
To a Dead Mate [poem by C. J. Dennis, 5 September 1922]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in The Herald, 5 September 1922, in the column “The Mooch of Life” (“Conducted by C. J. Dennis”). It was written about the death of Henry Lawson on 2 September 1922.] To a Dead Mate Henry Lawson died in Sydney on … [Read more...] about To a Dead Mate [poem by C. J. Dennis, 5 September 1922]
Prose works (short stories, etc.) by Henry Lawson
This list contains various prose works by Henry Lawson (1867-1922), including articles, short stories, etc. See also: Books by Henry Lawson Poetry by Henry Lawson Biographical information on Henry Lawson Stories by Henry Lawson: Arranged in alphabetical order. The … [Read more...] about Prose works (short stories, etc.) by Henry Lawson
Poetry by Henry Lawson
This list contains various works of poetry by Henry Lawson (1867-1922). See also: Books by Henry Lawson. Prose works (short stories, etc.) by Henry Lawson. Biographical information on Henry Lawson. Poetry by Henry Lawson: [The initials after each listing refer to the … [Read more...] about Poetry by Henry Lawson
Aussie verse and verse-writers: II. — Henry Lawson [8 March 1918]
[Editor: An article published in Aussie: The Australian Soldiers’ Magazine, no. 3, 8 March 1918.] Aussie verse and verse-writers. A short biographical sketch of a popular Australian author, with selections from his work will appear on this page each issue. II. — Henry … [Read more...] about Aussie verse and verse-writers: II. — Henry Lawson [8 March 1918]
Books for review [22 December 1900]
[Editor: A review of Popular Verses and Humorous Verses by Henry Lawson, and of Australian Bushranging by Charles White. Published in The Western Champion and General Advertiser for the Central-Western Districts, 22 December 1900.] Books for review. We have received from … [Read more...] about Books for review [22 December 1900]
[Photograph of Henry Lawson, from In the Days When the World Was Wide and Other Verses, 1896]
[Editor: This photograph of Henry Lawson was published in In the Days When the World Was Wide and Other Verses, 1896, opposite the title page.] Source: Henry Lawson. In the Days When the World Was Wide and Other Verses, Angus and Robertson, Sydney, 1903 [first … [Read more...] about [Photograph of Henry Lawson, from In the Days When the World Was Wide and Other Verses, 1896]
[Vignette] [Henry Lawson, from a sketch by F.P. Mahony]
[Editor: This illustration of Henry Lawson, drawn by F.P. Mahony, was published in In the Days When the World Was Wide and Other Verses, 1896, on the title page.] Source: Henry Lawson. In the Days When the World Was Wide and Other Verses, Angus and Robertson, … [Read more...] about [Vignette] [Henry Lawson, from a sketch by F.P. Mahony]
Works by Henry Lawson
This list contains various books and booklets by Henry Lawson (1867-1922). See also: Poetry by Henry Lawson Prose works (short stories, etc.) by Henry Lawson Biographical information on Henry Lawson Books by Henry Lawson: [Books and booklets published during Henry … [Read more...] about Works by Henry Lawson
Lawson & some contemporaries were pioneer labor poets [11 September 1950]
[Editor: This article notes that Henry Lawson was an early Labor poet; it also refers to the use of blue as a “fighting colour of Labor”.] Lawson & some contemporaries were pioneer Labor poets No doubt Labor has a right to call Lawson one of its singing pioneers. Here’s … [Read more...] about Lawson & some contemporaries were pioneer labor poets [11 September 1950]