[Editor: This single-sided leaflet was distributed to Allied military personnel to commemorate the surrender of the Second Japanese Army on 9 September 1945, during the Second World War (1939-1945).] [Surrender souvenir leaflet] Commander in Chief Australian Military … [Read more...] about Surrender souvenir leaflet [9 September 1945, Second World War]
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Wise Old Tailor, Death [poem by P. I. O’Leary, 18 July 1945]
[Editor: This poem by P. I. O’Leary, printed posthumously, was published in The Advocate (Melbourne, Vic.), 18 July 1945.] Wise Old Tailor, Death Saturday next, July 21, is the first anniversary of the death of Patrick Ignatius O’Leary, for many years news editor and … [Read more...] about Wise Old Tailor, Death [poem by P. I. O’Leary, 18 July 1945]
The Fairies, Pixies and Gnomes [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]
[Editor: This poem for children, by Eva Oakley, was published in Fairy Poems (1945).] The Fairies, Pixies and Gnomes The Fairies and the Pixies were all dancing on the green; The little Gnomes found out, and they were soon upon the scene; But, oh! The Fairies saw them, … [Read more...] about The Fairies, Pixies and Gnomes [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]
The Frolics of the Snow Fairies [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]
[Editor: This poem for children, by Eva Oakley, was published in Fairy Poems (1945).] The Frolics of the Snow Fairies Their sleigh bells were tinkling the whole of the way, When lovely Snow Fairies came one night to play, And spangles upon their gauze frocks were so … [Read more...] about The Frolics of the Snow Fairies [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]
The Wedding of the Brownies to the Fairies [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]
[Editor: This poem for children, by Eva Oakley, was published in Fairy Poems (1945).] The Wedding of the Brownies to the Fairies You know that each Brownie was asked by the Queen Of the Fairies to come and join them on the green, And there, to enjoy a nice Fairyland … [Read more...] about The Wedding of the Brownies to the Fairies [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]
The Good Brownies [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]
[Editor: This poem for children, by Eva Oakley, was published in Fairy Poems (1945).] The Good Brownies Some twenty smart Brownies went out, one fine day, And sat down to rest, on some nice, new-mown hay; Then, after a while they said, “My! That was good!” And off they … [Read more...] about The Good Brownies [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]
Witch Goodandkind [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]
[Editor: This poem for children, by Eva Oakley, was published in Fairy Poems (1945).] Witch Goodandkind Some little birds fluttered, And started to sing; Then the Fairies came out, And danced in a ring. The Gum Nut Babes peeped out, From branches of trees. When, all … [Read more...] about Witch Goodandkind [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]
Pretty Pet’s Wedding Party [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]
[Editor: This poem for children, by Eva Oakley, was published in Fairy Poems (1945).] Pretty Pet’s Wedding Party When the King made Pretty Pet His lovely bride and Queen, All the palace lights shone out, The brightest ever seen, And the Glow-worms all around, Had … [Read more...] about Pretty Pet’s Wedding Party [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]
Princess Pretty Pet’s Wedding [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]
[Editor: This poem for children, by Eva Oakley, was published in Fairy Poems (1945).] Princess Pretty Pet’s Wedding Charming Princess Pretty Pet Became the King’s own bride, And after they were married. He took her for a ride, In the golden coach again, Driven by two … [Read more...] about Princess Pretty Pet’s Wedding [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]
Princess Pretty Pet [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]
[Editor: This poem for children, by Eva Oakley, was published in Fairy Poems (1945).] Fairy poems Princess Pretty Pet “Greetings, Princess Pretty Pet!” Said the Fairy King: “Greetings, Sire! I’ve just danced round, In a Fairy-ring; But, alas, one shoe I lost, And … [Read more...] about Princess Pretty Pet [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]
Fairy Poems [booklet by Eva Oakley, 1945]
[Editor: This book of poetry for children, by Eva Oakley, was published in 1945. As this publication did not have a contents page, a list of the contents has been provided so as to enable easier access to the text.] Fairy Poems by Eva Oakley Princess Pretty … [Read more...] about Fairy Poems [booklet by Eva Oakley, 1945]
The beautiful dream [short story for children, by Eva Oakley]
[Editor: This short story for children, by Eva Oakley, was published in Real Australian Fairy Stories (1945).] The beautiful dream Once there was a dear little girl, very sweet and pretty, and such a good little girl. Now she had to stay in bed for a while, as she had … [Read more...] about The beautiful dream [short story for children, by Eva Oakley]
Two babes in Sherbrooke Forest [short story for children, by Eva Oakley]
[Editor: This short story for children, by Eva Oakley, was published in Real Australian Fairy Stories (1945).] Two babes in Sherbrooke Forest One beautiful Spring afternoon, a dear little girl, aged seven years, and her baby brother, aged three, went into Sherbrooke … [Read more...] about Two babes in Sherbrooke Forest [short story for children, by Eva Oakley]
The wedding of the most beautiful Fairy [short story for children, by Eva Oakley]
[Editor: This short story for children, by Eva Oakley, was published in Real Australian Fairy Stories (1945).] The wedding of the most beautiful Fairy Has anyone ever told you of the wedding of the most beautiful Fairy in Fairyland, to the kind little Gnome, who was … [Read more...] about The wedding of the most beautiful Fairy [short story for children, by Eva Oakley]
The terrible Cat [short story for children, by Eva Oakley]
[Editor: This short story for children, by Eva Oakley, was published in Real Australian Fairy Stories (1945).] The terrible Cat Once upon a time, there lived, in a lonely corner of a big garden, a huge black Cat, with big balls of fire for eyes, and teeth a yard long. It … [Read more...] about The terrible Cat [short story for children, by Eva Oakley]
The Slippers and the Fairies [short story for children, by Eva Oakley]
[Editor: This short story for children, by Eva Oakley, was published in Real Australian Fairy Stories (1945).] The Slippers and the Fairies One evening, before closing, the shop-keeper, who owned the bootshop, placed all the Slippers into three nice rows. They looked … [Read more...] about The Slippers and the Fairies [short story for children, by Eva Oakley]
The Cushion and the Chair [short story for children, by Eva Oakley]
[Editor: This short story for children, by Eva Oakley, was published in Real Australian Fairy Stories (1945).] The Cushion and the Chair One day the Cushion said to the Chair, just after they had all been nicely arranged around the room, “Oh! I’m tired of being sat upon, … [Read more...] about The Cushion and the Chair [short story for children, by Eva Oakley]
The Bunyip and the Fairy Queen [short story for children, by Eva Oakley]
[Editor: This short story for children, by Eva Oakley, was published in Real Australian Fairy Stories (1945).] The Bunyip and the Fairy Queen Once there lived, in the beautiful Australian bush, a Bunyip, who was very ugly and terrifying to anybody who saw him. One day, … [Read more...] about The Bunyip and the Fairy Queen [short story for children, by Eva Oakley]
The Dew Fairies, the Gum Babies and the Old Woman [short story for children, by Eva Oakley]
[Editor: This short story for children, by Eva Oakley, was published in Real Australian Fairy Stories (1945).] The Dew Fairies, the Gum Babies and the Old Woman There once were some exceedingly beautiful Fairies, who, every morning, bathed in the Dew inside the flowers, … [Read more...] about The Dew Fairies, the Gum Babies and the Old Woman [short story for children, by Eva Oakley]
The Brownies, the Mushrooms, the Gum Babies and the Fairies [short story for children, by Eva Oakley]
[Editor: This short story for children, by Eva Oakley, was published in Real Australian Fairy Stories (1945).] The Brownies, the Mushrooms, the Gum Babies and the Fairies There once lived, on a large Mushroom patch, some very kind little Brownies, and every night they … [Read more...] about The Brownies, the Mushrooms, the Gum Babies and the Fairies [short story for children, by Eva Oakley]
The Snow-man and the Fairies [short story for children, by Eva Oakley]
[Editor: This short story for children, by Eva Oakley, was published in Real Australian Fairy Stories (1945).] The Snow-man and the Fairies Once upon a time, some rosy-cheeked, happy, healthy children put on their snow-shoes, on a very cold, winter’s day, and ran off into … [Read more...] about The Snow-man and the Fairies [short story for children, by Eva Oakley]
The Fairy’s thimble bed [short story for children, by Eva Oakley]
[Editor: This short story for children, by Eva Oakley, was published in Real Australian Fairy Stories (1945).] The Fairy’s thimble bed There was once a charming lady, and she did a great deal of sewing, for she was very poor, and had to earn her living in this way. Now a … [Read more...] about The Fairy’s thimble bed [short story for children, by Eva Oakley]
The Mushrooms and the Fairies [short story for children, by Eva Oakley]
[Editor: This short story for children, by Eva Oakley, was published in Real Australian Fairy Stories (1945).] The Mushrooms and the Fairies Once there grew a wonderful crop of Mushrooms, just where some beautiful little Fairies came to dance at night time. The Mushrooms … [Read more...] about The Mushrooms and the Fairies [short story for children, by Eva Oakley]
Real Australian Fairy Stories [booklet by Eva Oakley, 1945]
[Editor: This book of children’s stories by Eva Oakley was published in 1945. The contents of this publication are entirely different to the booklet of the same name, and by the same author, which was published in 1950. As this publication did not have a contents page, a list of … [Read more...] about Real Australian Fairy Stories [booklet by Eva Oakley, 1945]
Willie Wagtail, Two Little Romances and Other Verses [booklet by Eva Oakley, 1945]
[Editor: This book of children’s poetry by Eva Oakley was published in 1950. As this publication did not have a contents page, a list of the contents has been provided so as to enable easier access to the text.] Willie Wagtail Two Little Romances and Other … [Read more...] about Willie Wagtail, Two Little Romances and Other Verses [booklet by Eva Oakley, 1945]