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Australian Women's Mirror, 11 Sep. 1928, p.10
Iris Norton Iris Norton i(A123019 works by) (a.k.a. Iris Chapman Norton)
Also writes as: Margot Parker ; Iris Norton Dexter
Born: Established: 1907 Sydney, New South Wales, ; Died: Ceased: 24 Mar 1974 Sydney, New South Wales,
Gender: Female
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1 'Dear Mary Valentine' Iris Norton Dexter , 1931 single work short story romance
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , 1 March vol. 66 no. 780 1931; (p. 332-334)
1 It's an Old Story Iris Norton Dexter , 1931 single work short story
— Appears in: The Sydney Mail , 28 January 1931; (p. 45)
1 So This is Freedom! Iris Norton Dexter , 1930 single work short story
— Appears in: The Australian Woman's Mirror , 24 June vol. 6 no. 31 1930; (p. 8, 82 - 83) Judith Tree runs away after a quarrel with her new husband, but discovers freedom is not what she was expecting.
1 Cicada Song : The First "Double-Drummer" of the Season Iris Norton Dexter , 1930 single work short story
— Appears in: The Sydney Mail , 3 December 1930; (p. 17)
1 Wedgwood Blues Iris Norton Dexter , 1930 single work short story
— Appears in: The Sydney Mail , 1 October 1930; (p. 14-15)
1 The Seventh Moon Iris Norton Dexter , 1929 single work short story
— Appears in: The Australian Woman's Mirror , 8 October vol. 5 no. 46 1929; (p. 6, 52 - 53) Goldie Irish has loved Ross Fields for two years, but Ross is engaged to the delicately beautiful Tessa Clarke who, in turn, seems more interested in the disreputable Rip Warren. When they are all invited to Goldie's cousins' house in Bowral, Goldie is determined she will make one last effort to secure Ross's affections.
1 Johnnie Has His Hour Iris Norton Dexter , 1929 single work short story
— Appears in: The Australian Woman's Mirror , 18 June vol. 5 no. 30 1929; (p. 7, 52 - 53) Johnnie Badgery does not share his mother's and sisters' enthusiasm for actors. But when their latest acquisition, Ola Paaver, escapes and spends the day with him he is infatuated. He wants to see her again, but there is a shock in store for him.
1 The Newer Woman Iris Norton Dexter , 1929 single work short story
— Appears in: The Australian Woman's Mirror , 19 February vol. 5 no. 13 1929; (p. 7, 52 - 53) Judith Raynes is a successful and sought-after window dresser. However, her husband, Lawson Debbett, resents her career and her use of her maiden name. He wants her to give up her career and remain at home, but an encounter with a friend's wife changes his mind.
1 'Courage, This Wave' Iris Norton , 1928 single work short story
— Appears in: The Australian Woman's Mirror , 9 October vol. 4 no. 46 1928; (p. 6, 50 - 51) A mediocre writer is promoted by her paper by pairing her with a gifted illustrator who has recently returned from the United States. They marry, but when her writing improves he refuses to illustrate it any longer and disappears.
1 The Lands of Dee Iris Norton , 1928 single work short story
— Appears in: The Sydney Mail , 5 September 1928; (p. 20, 40)
1 The Skyless Star Iris Norton Dexter , 1928 single work short story
— Appears in: The Sydney Mail , 31 October 1928; (p. 36-37)
1 Assorted Teddies Iris Norton , 1927 single work short story
— Appears in: The Australian Woman's Mirror , 19 July vol. 3 no. 34 1927; (p. 7, 53) A young woman is determined to win the heart of a notorious man and then to leave him. However, things do not go according to plan.
1 Marcus Clarke's Daughter : The Achievement of a Long-Sought Goal Iris Norton , 1927 single work column
— Appears in: The Australian Woman's Mirror , 14 June vol. 3 no. 29 1927; (p. 18)

Marian Marcus Clarke reveals how she tried for several years to have a film made of her father's book while living in the United States. When the book was eventually adapted for screen by an Australian company she played the part of Lady Devine, Rufus Dawes's mother.

She also speaks of her parents' marriage, particularly how Marcus Clarke obtained funding from the Australian Magazine to research convict records for his novel, thereby also funding their honeymoon.
1 A Young Man with Gastritis Iris Norton , 1927 single work short story
— Appears in: The Australian Woman's Mirror , 24 May vol. 3 no. 26 1927; (p. 6, 53) Rejected by his latest love, a young man considers melodramatic action, but is diverted by a new infatuation.
1 Pink Crepe-de-Chine Iris Norton , 1927 single work short story
— Appears in: The Australian Woman's Mirror , 8 March vol. 3 no. 15 1927; (p. 6, 53)
1 'Delight!' Iris Norton , 1927 single work short story
— Appears in: The Australian Woman's Mirror , 22 February vol. 3 no. 13 1927; (p. 7, 56)
1 Purple Hash Iris Norton , 1926 single work short story
— Appears in: The Australian Woman's Mirror , 4 May vol. 2 no. 23 1926; (p. 6, 56) A girl decides she will leave home, and her annoying family, after a quarrel with her lover. She meets two male acquaintances who offer to help her.
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