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The Yellow Wave [novel by Kenneth Mackay, 1895]

1 May 2016 · Leave a Comment

[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]

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Such is Life [novel by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy), 1903]

14 September 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: The novel Such is Life by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) is regarded as a classic book of Australian literature. A glossary has been provided to explain various words and phrases that may be unfamiliar to modern readers.] Such is Life Being certain extracts from the … [Read more...] about Such is Life [novel by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy), 1903]

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The Australian Crisis [novel by C. H. Kirmess, 1909]

4 August 2012 · 1 Comment

C. H. Kirmess, The Australian Crisis (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]

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