[Editor: This novel, by “Rata” (Thomas Richard Roydhouse), was published in 1904.] The Coloured Conquest By “Rata.” Contents. June, 1913. [preface] I. Deals with the affairs of Mabel Graham and myself II. Mabel Graham’s gift of a bunch of red rambler … [Read more...] about The Coloured Conquest [novel by “Rata” (Thomas Richard Roydhouse), 1904]
invasion stories
Invasion and takeover stories
A list of novels and short stories regarding an invasion, takeover, attack against, or an overwhelming threat to Australia. Also included are some reviews of such stories. There have been various fictional stories written regarding the defence of Australia and the possible … [Read more...] about Invasion and takeover stories
A hero of Babylon [short story by C. A. Jeffries, May 1907]
[Editor: This short story by C. A. Jeffries was published in The Lone Hand (Sydney, NSW), May 1907.] A hero of Babylon. By C. A. Jeffries. Ashley awoke with the consciousness that something was not right. Very slowly the walls of the cell took on form and density, and, … [Read more...] about A hero of Babylon [short story by C. A. Jeffries, May 1907]
Fools’ Harvest [novel by Erle Cox, 1939]
[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]
The Yellow Wave [novel by Kenneth Mackay, 1895]
[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]
The Australian Crisis [novel by C. H. Kirmess, 1909]
[Editor: This novel about a Japanese invasion of Australia was written by Charles H. Kirmess. The story was originally published as a serial in The Lone Hand (Sydney) from October 1908 to August 1909, under the title of “The Commonwealth Crisis”; it was then published in book … [Read more...] about The Australian Crisis [novel by C. H. Kirmess, 1909]