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W. T. Goodge (1862-1909) (subject)

“Call All Hands” [letter, 21 April 1900]

23 April 2019 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This letter was published in The Daily Telegraph, 21 April 1900. The correspondent wrote regarding the song “Call All Hands”, by W. T. Goodge.] “Call All Hands.” The spirited verses, “Call All Hands,” by Mr. W. T. Goodge, of Orange, New South Wales, which first … [Read more...] about “Call All Hands” [letter, 21 April 1900]

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In Memoriam: W. T. Goodge [poem, 21 December 1909]

20 April 2019 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem about W. T. Goodge was published in The Illawarra Mercury, 21 December 1909.] In Memoriam: W. T. Goodge. He watched those faces round the camp — The miner, drover, bushman, tramp — And sealed their stories with his stamp. And in some circulating … [Read more...] about In Memoriam: W. T. Goodge [poem, 21 December 1909]

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[Obituary: W. T. Goodge] [The Bulletin, 2 December 1909]

20 April 2019 · 1 Comment

[Editor: This brief obituary for W. T. Goodge was published in the “Personal items” section of The Bulletin, 2 December 1909.] [Obituary: W. T. Goodge] W. T. Goodge, whose name has been at the bottom of fathoms of verse in THE BULLETIN and other papers, died at North … [Read more...] about [Obituary: W. T. Goodge] [The Bulletin, 2 December 1909]

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New publications [review of “Hits! Skits! and Jingles!” by W. T. Goodge, 11 June 1899]

20 April 2019 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This review of Hits! Skits! and Jingles!, by W. T. Goodge, was published in Truth (Sydney), 11 June 1899.] New publications. Hits, Skits and Jingles; W. T. Goodge. “Bulletin” Newspaper Publishing Company. There are perhaps few better known journalists in New … [Read more...] about New publications [review of “Hits! Skits! and Jingles!” by W. T. Goodge, 11 June 1899]

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W. T. Goodge

20 April 2019 · Leave a Comment

William Thomas Goodge was a poet, author, journalist, and newspaper editor. He wrote topical poetry and humorous verse, as well as articles and short stories. He was particularly well-known in Orange (NSW), where he lived for many years, and where he worked as the editor of one … [Read more...] about W. T. Goodge

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W. T. Goodge [by A. G. Stephens, 11 December 1909]

8 May 2014 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: An article (by A. G. Stephens) about W. T. Goodge, who died on 28 November 1909. Published in The Register, 11 December 1909.] W. T. Goodge. [By A. G. Stephens.] W. T. Goodge, known to a friendly world as “Billy,” died recently in hospital in Sydney, aged 47. … [Read more...] about W. T. Goodge [by A. G. Stephens, 11 December 1909]

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