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Issue Details: First known date: 1929... 1929 The Vanished Tribes
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Notes

  • Dedication: 'To the few that remain'.

Contents

* Contents derived from the Sydney, New South Wales,:Cornstalk Publishing , 1929 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
The Fire Tribes, James Devaney , single work short story (p. 1-9)
The Stronger Law, James Devaney , single work short story (p. 10-14)
The Tribal Genius, James Devaney , single work short story (p. 15-28)
Unawa's Choosing, James Devaney , single work short story (p. 29-42)
Sanctuary, James Devaney , single work short story (p. 43-58)
The Witch-Doctor, James Devaney , single work short story (p. 59-68)
The War-Line The War Line, James Devaney , single work short story (p. 69-77)
Note: With title, 'The War-Line'
Pippita -- The Light One, James Devaney , single work short story (p. 78-90)
Note: With title: 'Pippita the Light One'
I - Rinka the Messenger, James Devaney , single work short story myth/legend (p. 91-106)
The Kootchie, James Devaney , single work short story myth/legend (p. 107-112)
Broken-Face, James Devaney , single work short story (p. 113-122)
The Death Bone, James Devaney , single work short story (p. 124-134)
Note: With title: 'The Death-Bone'
The Girl Oona, James Devaney , single work short story (p. 135-155)
Dirrawan of the Song Craft, James Devaney , single work short story (p. 156-164)
Dirrawan, the Song-Makeri"Dirrawan went into the bush to spear waat,", James Devaney , single work poetry (p. 159)
At a Waterhole, James Devaney , single work short story (p. 165-173)
The Wife-Stealers, James Devaney , single work short story (p. 174-183)
The Teller of Tales, James Devaney , single work short story (p. 184-194)
She-Who-Is-Lost, James Devaney , single work short story (p. 195-200)
Woolonkoppa's Three Wives, James Devaney , single work short story (p. 201-217)

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

Works about this Work

Australian Literature’s Legacies of Cultural Appropriation Michael R. Griffiths , 2018 single work column
— Appears in: The Conversation , 23 October 2018;

'Non-Indigenous Australian writers face a dilemma. On the one hand, they can risk writing about Aboriginal people and culture and getting it wrong. On the other, they can avoid writing about Aboriginal culture and characters, but by doing so, erase Aboriginality from the story they tell.' (Introduction)

'Fearful Affinity' : Jindyworobak Primitivism Peter Kirkpatrick , 2014 single work criticism
— Appears in: Adelaide : A Literary City 2014; (p. 125-146)
James Devaney Gary Catalano , 2001 single work criticism
— Appears in: Quadrant , September vol. 45 no. 9 2001; (p. 66-69)
y separately published work icon A Tribute to James Devaney Cecil Hadgraft , Z509911 1965 single work criticism

'A tribute is paid to prose and poetry writer James Devaney by discussing his life story and literary works such as 'Fabian' (1923), 'Poems' (1950) and 'The Currency Lass and Washdirt'. The characteristic feature of Devaney in expressing his opinions on art, writing and social issues firmly but mixed with humaneness is highlighted.'  (Publication abstract)

Let's Talk About Gift Books Franziska , 1929 single work column
— Appears in: The Australian Woman's Mirror , 10 December vol. 6 no. 3 1929; (p. 24)

Discusses giving books as gifts and makes recommendations, from both Australia and overseas, including the publication of the first unabridged version of For the Term of His Natural Life.

Untitled 1929 single work review
— Appears in: The Sydney Mail , 20 March 1929; (p. 23)

— Review of The Vanished Tribes James Devaney , 1929 selected work short story
Aboriginal Legends 1929 single work review
— Appears in: The Brisbane Courier , 6 April no. 22212 1929; (p. 24)

— Review of The Vanished Tribes James Devaney , 1929 selected work short story
Untitled 1929 single work review
— Appears in: The Daily Mail , 11 May 1929; (p. 18)

— Review of The Vanished Tribes James Devaney , 1929 selected work short story
The Vanished Tribes Nettie Palmer , 1929 single work review
— Appears in: The Brisbane Courier , 18 May 1929; (p. 25)

— Review of The Vanished Tribes James Devaney , 1929 selected work short story
Untitled 1929 single work review
— Appears in: The Australian Woman's Mirror , 25 June vol. 5 no. 31 1929; (p. 24)

— Review of The Vanished Tribes James Devaney , 1929 selected work short story
A favourable review which describes the book as 'vivid, thrilling and amusing' and suitable for adults or children.
Let's Talk About Gift Books Franziska , 1929 single work column
— Appears in: The Australian Woman's Mirror , 10 December vol. 6 no. 3 1929; (p. 24)

Discusses giving books as gifts and makes recommendations, from both Australia and overseas, including the publication of the first unabridged version of For the Term of His Natural Life.

y separately published work icon A Tribute to James Devaney Cecil Hadgraft , Z509911 1965 single work criticism

'A tribute is paid to prose and poetry writer James Devaney by discussing his life story and literary works such as 'Fabian' (1923), 'Poems' (1950) and 'The Currency Lass and Washdirt'. The characteristic feature of Devaney in expressing his opinions on art, writing and social issues firmly but mixed with humaneness is highlighted.'  (Publication abstract)

James Devaney Gary Catalano , 2001 single work criticism
— Appears in: Quadrant , September vol. 45 no. 9 2001; (p. 66-69)
'Fearful Affinity' : Jindyworobak Primitivism Peter Kirkpatrick , 2014 single work criticism
— Appears in: Adelaide : A Literary City 2014; (p. 125-146)
Australian Literature’s Legacies of Cultural Appropriation Michael R. Griffiths , 2018 single work column
— Appears in: The Conversation , 23 October 2018;

'Non-Indigenous Australian writers face a dilemma. On the one hand, they can risk writing about Aboriginal people and culture and getting it wrong. On the other, they can avoid writing about Aboriginal culture and characters, but by doing so, erase Aboriginality from the story they tell.' (Introduction)

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