[Editor: This preface by A. G. Stephens was published in Ballad and Lyrical Poems (1923).] Preface. John Shaw Neilson was born at Penola, South Australia, 22nd February, 1872. By race he is all Scottish. His grand-parents were William Neilson and Jessie MacFarlane of … [Read more...] about Preface [to “Ballad and Lyrical Poems”, by A. G. Stephens]
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Preface (Old Bush Songs, edited by Banjo Paterson) [1932]
[Editor: This Preface was published in Old Bush Songs: Composed and Sung in the Bushranging, Digging, and Overlanding Days (8th edition, 1932), edited by Banjo Paterson.] Preface The object of the present publication is to gather together all the old bush songs that are … [Read more...] about Preface (Old Bush Songs, edited by Banjo Paterson) [1932]
Foreword [to The Singing Garden, by J. McRae]
[Editor: This foreword by C. J. Dennis was published in The Singing Garden (1935).] Foreword The versatile C. J. Dennis has done it again! And this time he veritably couldn’t help it! For, after revealing himself as a great lover of mankind by his sympathetic presentation … [Read more...] about Foreword [to The Singing Garden, by J. McRae]
Introduction [From Phillip to McKell, by Rex Ingamells]
[Editor: This is the introduction section of From Phillip to McKell: The Story of Australia (1949) by Rex Ingamells.] From Phillip to McKell Settlement of New South Wales, in 1788, was but the culminating event of almost three centuries of European approach to Australia. … [Read more...] about Introduction [From Phillip to McKell, by Rex Ingamells]
Note [The Yellow Wave, by Kenneth Mackay, 1895]
[Editor: This is the acknowledgements section from The Yellow Wave: A Romance of the Asiatic Invasion of Australia (1895) by Kenneth Mackay.] Note For my facts with regard to the Russian advance on India I have drawn on the writings of Mr. Charles Marvin and Professor … [Read more...] about Note [The Yellow Wave, by Kenneth Mackay, 1895]
Preface [by Henry Lawson, in “Over the Sliprails”]
[Editor: Published in Over the Sliprails, by Henry Lawson (1900).] Preface Of the stories in this volume many have already appeared in the columns of the Bulletin. Others appeared originally in the Town and Country Journal, the West Australian and the Western Mail, while … [Read more...] about Preface [by Henry Lawson, in “Over the Sliprails”]
Preface [to On the Track, by Henry Lawson]
[Editor: This is the preface from On the Track (1900) by Henry Lawson.] Preface Of the stories in this volume many have already appeared in the columns of the Bulletin, Town and Country Journal, Freeman’s Journal, and Australian Star (Sydney), and the West Australian and … [Read more...] about Preface [to On the Track, by Henry Lawson]
Preface [to Henry Lawson’s While the Billy Boils]
[Editor: This preface was published in Henry Lawson’s While the Billy Boils (1896).] Preface In the absence of the author, who is now resident in Western Australia, it devolves upon us to make the customary acknowledgements to the various journals from which these stories … [Read more...] about Preface [to Henry Lawson’s While the Billy Boils]
Foreword [to Dryblower’s Verses, by “Dryblower” Murphy]
[Editor: This poem by “Dryblower” Murphy was published in Dryblower’s Verses (1926).] Foreword. I have tried to obtain the best and most comprehensive selection of my verses written during the past 30 years. In doing so I have closely consulted scores of those who say … [Read more...] about Foreword [to Dryblower’s Verses, by “Dryblower” Murphy]
Preface [In the Days When the World Was Wide and Other Verses, by Henry Lawson]
[Editor: This preface by Henry Lawson was published in In the Days When the World Was Wide and Other Verses, 1896.] Preface. Most of the verses contained in this volume were first published in the Sydney Bulletin; others in the Brisbane Boomerang, Sydney Freeman’s … [Read more...] about Preface [In the Days When the World Was Wide and Other Verses, by Henry Lawson]
Preface (The Old Bush Songs, edited by Banjo Paterson) [1905]
[Editor: This Preface was published in The Old Bush Songs (1905), edited by Banjo Paterson.] Preface The object of the present publication is to gather together all the old bush songs that are worth remembering. Apart from other considerations, there are many … [Read more...] about Preface (The Old Bush Songs, edited by Banjo Paterson) [1905]