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Herbert E. E. Hayes Herbert E. E. Hayes i(A43793 works by) (a.k.a. Herbert Edward Elton Hayes)
Also writes as: H.E. ; H. E. Elton
; Died: Ceased: 1960 Victoria,
Gender: Male
Arrived in Australia: 1927
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BiographyHistory

H. E. Elton wrote essays and volumes of poetry for adults and children. Before coming to Australia he published Two Years in the Army, 1904-1906 [1914], a selection of essays titled The Melody of Life (1920) and a selection of poetry, Ultimate Values : Crudely Expressed in Verse : Written on the Fields of France and Flanders, 1914-1918 (1920). From 1919-1920 he was superintendent at an English school, before arriving in Mernda in Victoria in 1927. In addition to his works of literature, he also wrote Mohammed, The Prophet of Islam (1914) and the controversial tracts God's Priceless Montebank : An Allegory and Tale of Heresy During Melbourne's First Centenary Celebrations (1935). Some of his work, Centenary Songs in particular, resulted in him being brought before Church courts.

Most Referenced Works

Known archival holdings

The papers include not only manuscript of writings but material relating to Victorian local history, and the Church of England. Also family papers & manuscript of his texts on medals. National Library of Australia (ACT)
1. "An Englishman in Egypt," by H. E. Hayes. Book of newspaper clippings. 1877. 2. Newspaper clippings (book) 3. Typescript of poems, 1935-1936. 4. Letters & documents concerning Hayes Trial 1935-1937. 5. Official transcript of Pronunciation of Judgment by Archbishop. 6. Correspondence etc. dealing with medals & publication of "Australian Commemorative Medals". 7. Miscellaneous documents etc. National Library of Australia (ACT)
Known Australian medals for inclusion in Australian commemorative medals. Grouped in chronological order under their respective State and Commonwealth headings. Also some copies of letters concerning medals and coins. National Library of Australia (ACT)
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