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1 y separately published work icon The Lost Reef Ian Miller , London : Humphrey Milford, Oxford University Press , 1940 Z1550073 1940 single work children's fiction children's adventure crime 'Mulga' Bill Meldrum and his loyal dog, Bluey, find a message about Lasseter's hidden reef of gold. They follow a map left by Lasseter and on the way meet Moorara, whose wife has been murdered by the 'Kaiditcha' men. Bill and Moorara travel together to the Rawlinson Ranges and locate Lasseter's Reef, but flee when pursued by the 'Kaiditcha' spirits and the 'Pitchenturras'. Moorara is ailed by bone-pointing and assist in their own rescue by helping a stranded aircraft crew restore their plane for flying.
1 y separately published work icon The Poet's Commonwealth : A Junior Anthology for Australasian Schools Walter Murdoch (editor), Melbourne : Humphrey Milford, Oxford University Press , 1939 Z844823 1939 anthology poetry
1 y separately published work icon The Second Bond of Poetry : A Book of Verse for Australian Schools J. J. Stable , Melbourne London : Humphrey Milford, Oxford University Press , 1938 Z1525399 1938 anthology poetry
1 7 y separately published work icon Central Australia C. T. Madigan , London : Humphrey Milford, Oxford University Press , 1936 Z1282210 1936 single work prose travel
6 y separately published work icon Runaway Jack Lindsay , London : Humphrey Milford, Oxford University Press , 1935 Z1204014 1935 single work children's fiction children's historical fiction
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1 y separately published work icon Prose Passages Alec King (editor), Walter Murdoch (editor), Melbourne : Humphrey Milford, Oxford University Press , 1934 Z843952 1934 anthology extract short story
1 1 y separately published work icon Hatherly's First Fifteen Mavis Thorpe Clark , Auckland Melbourne : Whitcombe and Tombs , 1930 Z1169370 1930 single work children's fiction children's

"Here is an ideal school-boy's story in which no fewer than four great matches take part in unfolding the plot. Many other attractions go to the making of this capital story, whose warp and woof are composed of thrilling episodes in the lives of two young Australian families, the Wentworths and the Mannings. An heroic blind boy, a football hero, a missing father, a mysterious prowler, an unexpected recovery, and a mystery cleared up at last, are some of the elements that make up a rich bill of fare such as boys and girls love." (Advertisement for Whitcombe's Gift Books: A Treasury of Adventure Stories for Boys and Girls)
1 y separately published work icon Out of the Everywhere Winifred Howard , London : Humphrey Milford, Oxford University Press , 1929 Z1040229 1929 selected work poetry children's
1 y separately published work icon Lowanna : An Australian School Story Castleden Dove , London : Humphrey Milford, Oxford University Press , 1925 Z1522443 1925 single work children's fiction children's Lowanna Laurenson is elected girl warden at Elaroo College because she is beautiful. While her role brings her privilege and prestige, she gains far more from her friendship and adventures with Joan, a girl new to the school, and her brother, Phillip.
3 1 y separately published work icon Ravenshoe Henry Kingsley , 1861-1862 Z1191472 1861-1862 single work novel Ravenshoe, Kingsley's second novel has an Australian interest, though it is not set in Australia. 'It is the story of a West Country hero who befriends his groom; both men fall in love with the hero's cousin. As a result of a report (later revealed to be false) the hero loses the rights to his inheritance, then disappears, leads a low life in London, goes overseas, is rumored to be in Australia, and reappears many years later to claim his heritage. As Australian papers later pointed out, this plot was a fictionalized version of the real-life Tichborne saga, but remarkably the novel was published before that scandal broke. The Tichborne heir, Sir Roger Tichborne, fell in love with his cousin, disappeared, and was rumored to be on the Australian goldfields or drowned in South America. Castro, a butcher from Wagga, appeared to claim the title but was found to be an imposter. The claimant had been in Gippsland at the same time as Kingsley and was connected to the Bogong Jack bushranging gang, which Kingsley mentions in The Recollections of Geoffry Hamlyn.' (Patrick Morgan 'Henry Kingsley (1830-1876)')
1 y separately published work icon The Bond of Poetry : A Book of Verse for Australasian Schools J. J. Stable , Melbourne London : Humphrey Milford, Oxford University Press , 1924 Z1525385 1924 anthology poetry
1 1 y separately published work icon Miss Pickle : The Story of an Australian Boarding School Constance Mackness , London : Humphrey Milford, Oxford University Press , 1924 Z830009 1924 single work children's fiction children's 'Miss Pickle centres on the arrival of Lola Sinclair, a new girl, at a Sydney church boarding school, known as "the College". Lola's roommate is Trix Carr, called "Miss Pickle" by classmates and teachers alike, due to her propensity for mischief making. Brillant and virtuous, Lola forms a strong friendship with Trix, influencing her to do well in class. Miss Pickle focuses on the development of the friendship between Lola and Trix'. Source: Bonza Schooldays.
1 y separately published work icon The Kayles of Bushy Lodge : An Australian Story Vera Gladys Dwyer , London Melbourne : Humphrey Milford, Oxford University Press , 1922 Z1324834 1922 single work children's fiction children's Traces the efforts of the Kayle family to survive the neglect of their father and follows their various romances.
1 y separately published work icon Tossed on the Waves : A Story of Young Life Edwin Hodder , London : Jackson, Walford, Hodder , 1864 Z1030893 1864 single work children's fiction children's This is the story of the Harvey Family and the friends they meet on their voyage to Australia. After his wife's death, Master Harvey makes a decision to move from rural England to Australia with his son Charles to start afresh and increase the opportunity available to them. On the journey they befriend Edward and Edith Marston who are brother and sister, also on their way to Australia to seek greater opportunities after their father's death. The boat encounters a storm during which Master Harvey is swept overboard. Charles develops a close bond with the Captain of the boat, Captain Roe, and they agree to go into a mercantile business, "Roe, Son & Harvey", with Captain Roe's son, once they are settled in Australia. The story describes their first years in Australia, and the friendships developed between Charles, the Marstons, the old sailor Beetlebrow and Bob Amesbury, a childhood friend of Charles who also migrated. Bob has been involved in some troubles which have impacted on his countenance, and the others are at odds as to how to help him. The group embark on a journey to New Zealand to sort out business matters during which they encounter a squall and Bob goes down with the boat. After mourning their loss, they continue with their business dealings and return to Australia where the business prospers. Charles and Edith are married and the Captain, the Harveys and the Marstons live pleasant and prosperous lives. Beetlebrow returns to England to claim an inheritance and returns having married Charles' Aunt Esther.
1 y separately published work icon The Girl Crusoes 'Herbert Strang' , London : Humphrey Milford, Oxford University Press , 1912 Z1498398 1912 single work children's fiction children's
1 y separately published work icon The Little Brown Girl M. E. Gullick , London : Humphrey Milford, Oxford University Press , 1900-1999 Z1533150 1900-1999 single work children's fiction children's
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