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Louisa Lawson (1848-1920) (subject)

Last of Lawson family [by George Gunn, 8 June 1945]

30 April 2024 · Leave a Comment

[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]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, Frank Mahoney (1862-1916) (subject), Gertrude Cooper (1877-1945) (subject), Gertrude Lawson (1877-1945) (subject), Henry Lawson (1867-1922) (subject), Louisa Lawson (1848-1920) (subject), SourceTrove, year1945

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]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, Gertrude Lawson (1877-1945) (author), Gertrude O'Connor (1877-1945) (author), Henry Lawson (1867-1922) (subject), Louisa Lawson (1848-1920) (subject), publication The Bulletin (Sydney NSW), SourceTrove, year1924

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]

Filed Under: short stories and anecdotes Tagged With: 500x500, Gertrude Lawson (1877-1945) (author), Gertrude O'Connor (1877-1945) (author), Henry Lawson (1867-1922) (subject), Louisa Lawson (1848-1920) (subject), publication Aussie The Cheerful Monthly, short story, SourceIACLibrary, year1921

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

30 April 2024 · 1 Comment

Mrs. Gertrude Lawson O'Connor

[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]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, Gertrude Lawson (1877-1945) (author), Henry Lawson (1867-1922) (subject), Louisa Lawson (1848-1920) (subject), publication The Bulletin (Sydney NSW), SourceTrove, year1921

[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]

Filed Under: correspondence Tagged With: 500x500, Gertrude Lawson (1877-1945) (author), Henry Lawson (1867-1922) (subject), letters to the editor, Louisa Lawson (1848-1920) (subject), SourceTrove, year1900

[Mrs. Lawson] [7 July 1900]

30 April 2024 · Leave a Comment

[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]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, Henry Lawson (1867-1922) (subject), Louisa Lawson (1848-1920) (subject), SourceTrove, year1900

“Dert and Do.” (Gert and Joe.) [reviews of a book by Louisa Lawson]

12 August 2023 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This advertisement (consisting of reviews) for the book Dert and Do, by Louisa Lawson, was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] “Dert and Do.” (Gert and Joe.) By Louisa Lawson. Price: One shilling. Reviews — “Dert and Do,” by … [Read more...] about “Dert and Do.” (Gert and Joe.) [reviews of a book by Louisa Lawson]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: 500x500, advertisements, book reviews, Louisa Lawson (1848-1920) (subject), SourceSLNSW, The Lonely Crossing and Other Poems (Louisa Lawson 1905), year1905

[Mrs Gertrude Lawson O’Connor] [4 June 1924]

5 March 2023 · 1 Comment

Mrs. Gertrude Lawson O'Connor

[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]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, Gertrude Lawson (1877-1945) (subject), Gertrude O’Connor (1877-1945) (subject), Henry Lawson (1867-1922) (subject), Louisa Lawson (1848-1920) (subject), SourceTrove, year1924

The late Louisa Lawson [by George Black, 2 October 1920]

4 March 2023 · 2 Comments

[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]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, correction or change made per readers' comments, George Black (1854-1936) (author), Louisa Lawson (1848-1920) (subject), obituaries, SourceTrove, year1920

A poet’s mother — Louisa Lawson [The Bulletin, 24 October 1896]

17 February 2023 · Leave a Comment

[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]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, Louisa Lawson (1848-1920) (subject), publication The Bulletin (Sydney NSW), SourceTrove, year1896

Australiana [15 January 1936]

1 November 2020 · Leave a Comment

[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]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: anecdotes, crime law and punishment, humorous anecdotes, Louisa Lawson (1848-1920) (subject), SourceTrove, year1936

Works of Louisa Lawson

23 October 2012 · Leave a Comment

[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

Filed Under: list of works Tagged With: Louisa Lawson (1848-1920) (subject)

Louisa Lawson

12 August 2012 · Leave a Comment

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

Filed Under: IAC biographical notes Tagged With: brief biographical notes, Louisa Lawson (1848-1920) (subject)

First Australian editress: Henry Lawson’s mother [3 July 1939]

11 May 2012 · Leave a Comment

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]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Louisa Lawson (1848-1920) (subject), SourceTrove, year1939

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]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, Gertrude Lawson (1877-1945) (author), Henry Lawson (1867-1922) (subject), Louisa Lawson (1848-1920) (subject), publication Aussie The Cheerful Monthly, SourceIACLibrary, year1922

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