[Editor: This chapter is part of The White Australia Policy: The Rise and Fall of Australia’s Racial Ideology (2025).] Authors and cultural figures supporting the White Australia Policy The concept of a White Australia was supported by a wide variety of authors, poets, and … [Read more...] about The White Australia Policy: Authors and cultural figures supporting the White Australia Policy
William Baylebridge (1883-1942) (subject)
Canon of Australian poets [book review, 20 November 1942]
[Editor: This review of Six Australian Poets (by T. Inglis Moore) is from “The Library Table” column, published in The Southern Cross (Adelaide, SA), 20 November 1942. The review incorporates a religious perspective, which may be expected, as The Southern Cross was a publication … [Read more...] about Canon of Australian poets [book review, 20 November 1942]
“Mystery poet” dead [obituary for William Baylebridge, 14 May 1942]
[Editor: This obituary for William Baylebridge was published in The Telegraph (Brisbane, Qld.), 14 May 1942.] “Mystery poet” dead William Baylebridge, Queensland’s mystery poet, whose work has been described by some authorities as bearing the brand of genius, and who, all … [Read more...] about “Mystery poet” dead [obituary for William Baylebridge, 14 May 1942]
Equality and Leadership [critique of National Notes by William Baylebridge, 21 October 1936]
[Editor: This critique of National Notes (by William Baylebridge) is from the “Just a word” column, published in The Australian Worker (Sydney, NSW), 21 October 1936.] Equality and leadership. William Baylebridge, in his “National Notes,” puts this to us: “Have we not … [Read more...] about Equality and Leadership [critique of National Notes by William Baylebridge, 21 October 1936]
National Notes: William Baylebridge [book review, 17 October 1936]
[Editor: This review of National Notes (by William Baylebridge) was published in The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, NSW), 17 October 1936.] National Notes. William Baylebridge. (By T.I.M.) An enigmatic figure amongst our Australian writers, a recluse known to few, a … [Read more...] about National Notes: William Baylebridge [book review, 17 October 1936]
“National Notes” [book review, 20 September 1936]
[Editor: This review of National Notes (by William Baylebridge) is from the “Book reviews” column, published in Truth (Sydney, NSW), 20 September 1936.] “National Notes” (By William Baylebridge.) Excellent type and paper distinguish “National Notes,” Mr. Baylebridge’s … [Read more...] about “National Notes” [book review, 20 September 1936]
Poetry in Queensland [28 March 1936]
[Editor: This article about William Baylebridge is from the “Book talk” column, published in The Morning Bulletin (Rockhampton, Qld.), 28 March 1936.] Poetry in Queensland By “Pegasus.” In this month’s issue of “All About Books “ the question of the position of poetry … [Read more...] about Poetry in Queensland [28 March 1936]
“Love Redeemed,” by William Baylebridge (The Tallabila Press, Sydney) [book review, 18 January 1936]
[Editor: This review of Love Redeemed (by William Baylebridge) is from the “General Literature and Fiction” column, published in The Courier-Mail (Brisbane, Qld.), 18 January 1936.] “Love Redeemed,” by William Baylebridge (The Tallabila Press, Sydney). The sonnet is not … [Read more...] about “Love Redeemed,” by William Baylebridge (The Tallabila Press, Sydney) [book review, 18 January 1936]
Delightful sonnets [book review, 16 March 1935]
[Editor: This review of Love Redeemed (by William Baylebridge) is from the “Leaves from latest books” column, published in The Mail (Adelaide, SA), 16 March 1935.] Delightful sonnets So well were William Baylebridge’s sonnets received when published in 1919 that he has … [Read more...] about Delightful sonnets [book review, 16 March 1935]
An Anzac Muster: Australian author [book review, 3 September 1922]
[Editor: This review of An Anzac Muster by William Blocksidge (also known as William Baylebridge) was published in the “Books of the day” column in The Sun (Sydney, NSW), 3 September 1922.] An Anzac Muster Australian author William Blocksidge has produced much … [Read more...] about An Anzac Muster: Australian author [book review, 3 September 1922]
William Baylebridge
William Baylebridge was an author, poet, and philosopher. He was regarded as one of the leading Australian writers of his time. Baylebridge was born Charles William Blocksidge in East Brisbane, Queensland, on 12 December 1883. He was the son of George Henry Blocksidge (a real … [Read more...] about William Baylebridge