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Issued by the Queensland Authors [sic] and Artists' Association, Brisbane, Xmas 1926.
Contents
* Contents derived from the
Brisbane,
Queensland,:Watson Ferguson
, 1926 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
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This Australia,
single work
essay
Bulcock appeals to contemporary Australian writers to break away from the 'baleful influences' of the pioneering novel, portraying only hardship and suffering, and write of other, more positive aspects of Australian life.
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On the North Coast Line (Q.),
single work
essay
Kenna writes of the night time activities of Australian birds and animals.
- To the Prince of Warblers : Rufous-Breasti"Did you ever go roving, little lover,", single work poetry (p. 10)
- A Prisoner of the Bush, single work short story (p. 11)
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A Bazaar Will Be Held ...,
single work
essay
Robinson writes of a bazaar in the desert during World War I. Watching the local people as they sell, buy, and haggle over goods takes his imagination back to Biblical times.
- Gossipi"In this small town are narrow, dusty streets", single work poetry (p. 13)
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Under the Rustling Palms,
single work
short story
A Pacific Islander is deeply affected by the organ-playing of a missionary's daughter.
- The Mother Hearti"O baby hands that pat my face", single work poetry (p. 16)
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A Bush Sunday,
single work
short story
A quiet Sunday is disturbed by motorcyles and a fight.
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Odd Moments and a Hobby,
single work
essay
Brockhurst muses on the value and pursuit of hobbies.
- 'The Foundling'i"Eight years ago, it could be ten,", single work poetry (p. 20)
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Mrs Todgers in Australia,
single work
essay
'Tarboy' relates some of his experiences in a Melbourne boarding house.
- Angelusi"Our tired eyes seek the softened light,", single work poetry (p. 22)
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Ignominy,
single work
short story
An unwanted dog finds a home with a drover looking for a companion to join him on the road.
- 'Listening In'i"Out of the void and the vastness", single work poetry (p. 24)
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The Blood Hunt,
single work
short story
Two friends are divided when they both fall in love with the same woman.
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He Never Grumbled,
single work
essay
humour
A selector is unfailingly cheerful, despite the failure of his many money-making schemes.
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'Mr Azalea de Begonia',
single work
short story
humour
The appointment of a new staff member has a dramatic effect on a group of journalists.
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Australia,
single work
essay
Argues against the theory that Australia is the dried bed of an inland sea. His arguments are based on his personal experiences and observations as a miner and well borer.
- Billy Jinks, the Mailmani"A little sunburnt, solid block,", single work poetry (p. 35 - 36)
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Works about this Work
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Untitled
1926
single work
review
— Appears in: The Daily Mail , 24 December 1926; (p. 20)
— Review of Queensland Authors and Artists' Xmas Magazine. 1926 periodical periodical issue
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Untitled
1926
single work
review
— Appears in: The Daily Mail , 24 December 1926; (p. 20)
— Review of Queensland Authors and Artists' Xmas Magazine. 1926 periodical periodical issue
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