[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]
Louisa Lawson (1848-1920) (subject)
The late Louisa Lawson [by George Black, 2 October 1920]
[Editor: This obituary, regarding Louisa Lawson, was published in The Northern Champion (Taree, NSW), 2 October 1920.] The late Louisa Lawson. (By George Black.) Mrs. Louisa Lawson, who died on the 12th inst., aged 72 years, was well known to me 35 years ago, or more, … [Read more...] about The late Louisa Lawson [by George Black, 2 October 1920]
A poet’s mother — Louisa Lawson [The Bulletin, 24 October 1896]
[Editor: This interview with Louisa Lawson (prefaced with some introductory remarks) was published in “The Red Page” section of The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 24 October 1896.] A poet’s mother — Louisa Lawson. [Many gifted men have had remarkable mothers, and Henry Lawson’s … [Read more...] about A poet’s mother — Louisa Lawson [The Bulletin, 24 October 1896]
Australiana [15 January 1936]
[Editor: These items are from the “Australiana” column published in The World’s News (Sydney, NSW), 15 January 1936.] Australiana The hairless horse Whenever I try to tell the truth about the hairless horse of Queensland the audience walks away without a word — politely, … [Read more...] about Australiana [15 January 1936]
Works of Louisa Lawson
[Editor: This list contains various works by Louisa Lawson; for biographical information click here.] Books by Louisa Lawson: 1904: “Dert” and “Do”, Sydney: Dawn Newspaper Office 1905: The Lonely Crossing and Other Poems, Sydney: Dawn Office Poems by Louisa … [Read more...] about Works of Louisa Lawson
Louisa Lawson
Louisa Lawson was a publisher, editor, journalist, author, poet, and campaigner for women’s rights. She was a leading figure in the early feminist movement in New South Wales. Louisa was born on a farm at Guntawang, near Mudgee, New South Wales, on 17 February 1848. She was … [Read more...] about Louisa Lawson
First Australian editress: Henry Lawson’s mother [3 July 1939]
First Australian editress Henry Lawson’s mother Reading with interest the recent articles on Charlotte Bronte and Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin in the Women’s Supplement recalls to my mind another remarkable woman, Louisa Lawson, who pioneered women’s literature in … [Read more...] about First Australian editress: Henry Lawson’s mother [3 July 1939]
The mother of Henry Lawson [biographical article about Louisa Lawson, 26 September 1922]
The mother of Henry Lawson The following contribution to the July number of “Aussie” is by Gertrude Lawson, sister of the late Henry Lawson. In 1845, the time when pioneer settlers were making Australian history, a young couple migrated over the Great Dividing Range, … [Read more...] about The mother of Henry Lawson [biographical article about Louisa Lawson, 26 September 1922]