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- The Tins, single work short story (p. 159-178)
- The Threati"Coals glow; flames flicker on the backs of books;", single work poetry (p. 178)
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D.H. Lawrence's Kangaroo : Fantasy, Fact or Fiction?,
single work
criticism
'Questions are raised on the nature of the content of D.H. Lawrence's novel 'Kangaroo'. It is suggested that Lawrence has used events seen and opinions formed in his three-month stay in Australia to bring forth the issues of the Australian political scene and social matters such as marriage relationships together in a novel. (Publication abstract)
- The Paper Mirrori"My ghost is bowing in the window as", single work poetry (p. 198)
- Watermorksi"The rumpled pool is full of peacock's eyes,", single work poetry (p. 199)
- Warmth in July : Hobarti"Warmth in July like first clear days of spring,", single work poetry (p. 200)
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A Tribute to James Devaney,
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)
- The Good Men Made the Winei"How patiently in diligence they bent:", single work poetry (p. 222-223)
- Day Book : 1i"There is the discoloured texture of the river", single work poetry (p. 224)
- Day Book : IIi"Twelve O'Clock waiting among ledgers,", single work poetry (p. 224)
- Day Book : IIIi"Past dusk.I walk among others without shadows,", single work poetry (p. 224-225)
- Day Book, Thomas Shapcott , selected work poetry (p. 224-226)
- Day Book : IVi"Alone, dark hour, I am home", single work poetry (p. 225)
- Day Book : Vi"Again the discolouring tarnish on the river", single work poetry (p. 225-226)
- To Isolde Under Tintageli"Stopping our strings we listen to the sound", single work poetry (p. 226)
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Johnny Troy : A Lost Australian Bushranger Ballad in the United States,
single work
criticism
'That numerous 'Child ballads', now forgotten in their countries of origin except by specialised scholars, are still current in mountain regions of the southern United States and in other obscure rural regions, is well known to all students of American folksongs. That certain 'old Australian bush songs', notably 'Jack Donahue', 'Van Diemen's Land', and 'The Wild Colonial Boy', have, or have had, some currency in the United States is also probably a reasonably familiar fact. But that three texts of an important 'Australian bush ballad', now entirely extinct upon its native heath, were collected in the United States within the last half-century has so far received no attention.' (Publication abstract)
- Johnny Troyi"Come all ye daring bushrangers and outlaws of the land,", single work poetry (p. 230-232)
- Song of a Heroi"Come all of you young Heroes", single work poetry (p. 232-233)
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The Speewa Legends,
single work
criticism
'The background to the Speewah legends, speaking about a huge mythical shearing shed in a place called 'Speewa', is discussed. The location of the place, which is now totally unrelated to the legends, is presented, also questioning whether the legends originated in the area or whether the place got its name from the legendary sheep station.' (Publication abstract)
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Remembrance of Things Past : From Orphanage to Botany Wool,
single work
biography
'The author recalls going to an orphanage upon the death of his father. He narrates his experiences there and also his efforts to pursue a career in dramatic arts.' (Publication abstract)