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The True Dream single work   poetry   "'The summer's o'er, mild autumn comes at last;"
Issue Details: First known date: 1851... 1851 The True Dream
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The Delphic oracle, having spoken on the subject of Melbourne's future (in 'A Dream of Victoria'), now turns to prophetic remarks on Geelong. In this poem, Geelong prospers while Melbourne has faded from its former glory.

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Australian Pastorals. No. 4. A Fragment V. V. (fl. 1850-1852) , 1851 extract novel
— Appears in: The Illustrated Australian Magazine , January vol. 2 no. 7 1851; (p. 18-37)
A Dream of Victoria i "''Twas night; I stood upon the Eastern Hill", V. V. (fl. 1850-1852) , 1851 single work poetry
— Appears in: The Illustrated Australian Magazine , January vol. 2 no. 7 1851; (p. 26-28) The Delphic oracle speaks on the future fortunes of Australia Felix and of Melbourne, in particular.
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Last amended 22 Oct 2012 12:32:01
Subjects:
  • Geelong, Geelong City - Geelong East area, Geelong area, Geelong - Terang - Lake Bolac area, Victoria,
  • Corio Bay, Geelong area, Geelong - Terang - Lake Bolac area, Victoria,
  • Melbourne, Victoria,
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