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Henry Lawson (1867-1922) (subject)

Memories & Musings [by “M” (P. I. O’Leary), 13 June 1935]

5 June 2021 · Leave a Comment

[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]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: @ replacement graphic, Henry Lawson (1867-1922) (subject), Jeannie Gunn (1870-1961) (subject), Mrs. Aeneas Gunn (1870-1961) (subject), Patrick Ignatius O'Leary (1888-1944) (author), SourceTrove, year1935

Henry Lawson: The historian in him [by P. I. O’Leary, 30 May 1929]

26 May 2021 · Leave a Comment

[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]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Henry Lawson (1867-1922) (subject), Patrick Ignatius O'Leary (1888-1944) (author), SourceTrove, year1929

Henry Lawson and The University [by John Le Gay Brereton, November 1922]

2 April 2021 · Leave a Comment

[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]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Henry Lawson (1867-1922) (subject), John Le Gay Brereton (1871-1933) (author), publication Hermes (Sydney), SourceUniversitySydney, year1922

Memoranda: To Joe Swallow [poem by John Le Gay Brereton, 8 October 1903]

2 April 2021 · Leave a Comment

[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]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Henry Lawson (1867-1922) (subject), John Le Gay Brereton (1871-1933) (author), poem, publication The Bulletin (Sydney), SourceTrove, year1903

Books up to date [a review of “In the Days When the World was Wide” by Henry Lawson, 19 September 1896]

2 April 2021 · Leave a Comment

[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]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: book review, Henry Lawson (1867-1922) (subject), SourceTrove, year1896

Poetry in Australia [article re. Henry Lawson, 20 November 1894]

2 April 2021 · Leave a Comment

[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]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Adam Lindsay Gordon (1833-1870) (subject), Australian literature, Australian poetry (subject), Henry Kendall (1839-1882) (subject), Henry Lawson (1867-1922) (subject), publication Hermes (Sydney), SourceUniversitySydney, year1894

The city bushman’s apologist [14 February 1896]

11 September 2020 · Leave a Comment

[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]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Banjo Paterson (1864-1941) (subject), book review, Bulletin Debate (1892-1893), Henry Lawson (1867-1922) (subject), SourceTrove, year1896

To a Dead Mate [poem by C. J. Dennis, 5 September 1922]

4 January 2019 · Leave a Comment

[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]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: C. J. Dennis (1876-1938) (author), Henry Lawson (1867-1922) (subject), poem, SourceTrove, year1922

Prose works (short stories, etc.) by Henry Lawson

27 April 2016 · Leave a Comment

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: [The initials after each listing refer to … [Read more...] about Prose works (short stories, etc.) by Henry Lawson

Filed Under: list of works Tagged With: Henry Lawson (1867-1922) (subject)

Poetry by Henry Lawson

27 April 2016 · Leave a Comment

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

Filed Under: list of works Tagged With: Henry Lawson (1867-1922) (subject)

Aussie verse and verse-writers: II. — Henry Lawson [8 March 1918]

8 April 2014 · Leave a Comment

[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]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Aussie magazine issue 3, Henry Lawson (1867-1922) (subject), publication Aussie: The Australian Soldiers’ Magazine, SourceIACLibrary, year1918

Books for review [22 December 1900]

18 October 2013 · Leave a Comment

[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]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: book review, Charles White (1845-1922) (subject), Henry Lawson (1867-1922) (subject), SourceTrove, year1900

[Photograph of Henry Lawson, from In the Days When the World Was Wide and Other Verses, 1896]

17 September 2012 · Leave a Comment

[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]

Filed Under: graphics Tagged With: Henry Lawson (1867-1922) (subject), In The Days When the World Was Wide and Other Verses (Henry Lawson 1896), photograph, SourceArchiveOrg, year1896

[Vignette] [Henry Lawson, from a sketch by F.P. Mahony]

17 September 2012 · Leave a Comment

[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]

Filed Under: graphics Tagged With: Henry Lawson (1867-1922) (subject), illustration, In The Days When the World Was Wide and Other Verses (Henry Lawson 1896), SourceArchiveOrg, year1896

Works by Henry Lawson

14 September 2012 · Leave a Comment

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

Filed Under: list of works Tagged With: Henry Lawson (1867-1922) (subject)

Lawson & some contemporaries were pioneer labor poets [11 September 1950]

11 May 2012 · Leave a Comment

[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]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Henry Lawson (1867-1922) (subject), SourceTrove, year1950

A prose writer and poet of the people: Henry Lawson [27 January 1939]

11 May 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: Whilst not all of Hilton Barton’s conclusions may be agreed with, this is nonetheless a good article about Henry Lawson.] A prose writer and poet of the people Henry Lawson. By Pipeclay At a recent meeting of the Henry Lawson Memorial and Literary Society, … [Read more...] about A prose writer and poet of the people: Henry Lawson [27 January 1939]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Henry Lawson (1867-1922) (subject), SourceTrove, year1939

Henry Lawson: Some reminiscences [25 February 1923]

11 May 2012 · Leave a Comment

Henry Lawson Some reminiscences — By “Crosscut” — Henry Lawson is dead — good luck to his soul wherever it may be — and it will doubtlessly be thought by many that any tribute to his memory at this belated hour will serve no purpose that has not already been … [Read more...] about Henry Lawson: Some reminiscences [25 February 1923]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Editor’s notes, Henry Lawson (1867-1922) (subject), SourceTrove, year1923

Henry Lawson dead. Poet of the people passes [7 September 1922]

11 May 2012 · 2 Comments

Henry Lawson dead. Poet of the people passes. On Saturday morning, at Abbotsford, Sydney, Henry Lawson, the most outstanding personality among Australia’s men of letters and a democrat of the first rank, passed into the Great Beyond. Lawson had been in indifferent health … [Read more...] about Henry Lawson dead. Poet of the people passes [7 September 1922]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Henry Lawson (1867-1922) (subject), SourceTrove, year1922

Henry Lawson

4 May 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article provides links to some biographical information about Henry Lawson; for various works by him, click here.] Henry Lawson was born on the Grenfell goldfields, New South Wales, on 17 June 1867. He died in Sydney on 2 September 1922. Works about Henry … [Read more...] about Henry Lawson

Filed Under: IAC biographical notes Tagged With: brief biographical notes, Henry Lawson (1867-1922) (subject)

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