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y separately published work icon The Essential Henry Lawson : The Best Works of Australia's Greatest Writer selected work   poetry   short story   criticism   biography  
Issue Details: First known date: 1982... 1982 The Essential Henry Lawson : The Best Works of Australia's Greatest Writer
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Contents

* Contents derived from the South Yarra, South Yarra - Glen Iris area, Melbourne - Inner South, Melbourne, Victoria,:Currey O'Neil , 1982 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
The Union Buries Its Dead, Henry Lawson , single work short story humour
Describes a bush funeral.
 (p. 104-106)
When the 'Army' Prays for Watty : A Western Picture.i"When the kindly hours of darkness, save for light of moon and star,", Henry Lawson , single work poetry humour (p. 107)
Mitchell : A Character Sketch, Henry Lawson , single work short story humour
Mitchell does some clever talking to replenish his supplies.
 (p. 108-109)
On the Edge of a Plain, Henry Lawson , single work short story
A swagman arrives home to discover the family in mourning for him, after having been told he is dead.
 (p. 110)
Another of Mitchell's Plans for the Future, Henry Lawson , single work short story
Mitchell reveals his plan for obtaining a wife and a farm.
 (p. 111-112)
Rats, Henry Lawson , single work short story humour
Three travelling shearers encounter a swagman, 'Rats', having a fight with his swag.
 (p. 113-114)
"Sweeney" : A Sketch "Out-Back"i"It was somewhere in September, and the sun was going down,", Henry Lawson , single work poetry (p. 115-117)
Hungerford, Henry Lawson , single work short story humour

Lawson writes about the remote town of Hungerford, which straddles the N.S.W. and Queensland border. Lawson's story is derived from his visit to Hungerford in January 1893, when he and James Gordon (and possibly Ernest de Guinney) walked there from Torale shearing shed, near Bourke.

 (p. 118-120)
In a Wet Season, Henry Lawson , single work short story
Lawson describes a dismal train journey through the flooded outback.
 (p. 121-123)
The Darling River, Henry Lawson , single work short story humour
Lawson describes the oddities of travel by river boat on the Darling River. He also explains how Bourke came to acquire the reputation of being the most drunken town on the Darling.
 (p. 124-130)
Stiffner and Jim (Thirdly, Bill), Henry Lawson , single work short story humour
Bill and Jim, the narrator, arrive at a pub desperate for a drink, but without any money.
 (p. 133-137)
Australian Bards and Bush Reviewersi"While you use your best endeavour to immortalize in verse", Henry Lawson , single work poetry humour (p. 138)
Going Blind, Henry Lawson , single work short story
Tells the story of a bushman who is losing his sight and his attempts to remain optimistic.
 (p. 139-142)
The Star of Australasiai"We boast no more of our bloodless flag, that rose from a nation's slime;", Henry Lawson , single work poetry (p. 143-145)
Steelman's Pupil, Henry Lawson , single work short story humour
Steelman strives to teach Smith the tricks of the trade, but eventually succeeds too well.
 (p. 146-148)
The Geological Spieler, Henry Lawson , single work short story humour
Steelman poses as a geologist, with Smith as his offsider. They are offered accommodation in a railway camp and stay for several days, but decide to move on when they discover they are not the only tricksters in the camp.
 (p. 149-154)
Reedy River Ten Miles Down Reedy Riveri"TEN miles down Reedy River", Henry Lawson , single work poetry (p. 155-156)
The Sliprails and the Spuri"The colours of the setting sun", Henry Lawson , single work poetry (p. 157-158)
The Old Bark Schooli"It was built of bark and poles, and the floor was full of holes", Henry Lawson , single work poetry humour (p. 159-160)
Mr Smellingscheck, Henry Lawson , single work short story
The narrator describes a fellow lodger, Mr Smellingscheck, who has fallen on hard times but still manages to retain his dignity.
 (p. 161-162)
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