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Thomas Melville Perry Thomas Melville Perry i(A9522 works by) (a.k.a. T. M. Perry)
Born: Established: 1927 ;
Gender: Male
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1 Matt's Cat Thomas Melville Perry , 1973 single work criticism
— Appears in: Overland , Winter no. 55 1973; (p. 2-3)
2 4 y separately published work icon Biographical Tribute to the Memory of Trim Matthew Flinders , 1973 single work prose autobiography
— Appears in: Overland , Winter no. 55 1973; (p. 4-11) My Country : Australian Poetry and Short Stories, Two Hundred Years 1985; (p. 7-13) 'The story of a brave, seafaring cat who, in the company of Matthew Flinders, circumnavigated the globe in the years 1799-1804. To the memory of Trim, the best and most illustrious of his race, the most affectionate of friends, faithful of servants, and best of creatures. He made a tour of the Globe, and a voyage to Australia, which he circumnavigated; and was ever the delight and pleasure of his fellow voyagers. Returning to Europe in 1803, he was shipwrecked in the Great Equinoxial Ocean; this danger escaped, he sought refuge and assistance at the Isle of France, where he was made prisoner, contrary to the laws of Justice, of Humanity, and of French National Faith; and where, alas! he terminated his useful career; by an untimely death, being devoured by the Catophago of that island. Many a time have I beheld his little merriments with delight, and his superior intelligence with surprise: Never will his life be seen again! Trim was born in the Southern Indian Ocean, in the Year 1799, and perished as above at the Isle of France in 1804. Peace be to his shade, and honour to his memory.' (Publication summary)
1 1770 1970 i "It is now my brave Boys we are clear of the Ice,", Thomas Melville Perry , 1970 single work poetry
— Appears in: Southerly , vol. 30 no. 4 1970; (p. 264-265)
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