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Issue Details: First known date: 1918... 1918 Memory's Voices : A Souvenir, War Days, 1915-1918: Poems by May Kidson
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Notes

  • Dedication: In memory of my younger ANZAC son, called to higher service on the road to sacrifice. Sergeant Edric Doyle Kidson, 12th Battalion of the immortal 3rd Brigade.

Contents

* Contents derived from the Perth, Western Australia,:Gordon and Gotch , 1918 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
The Empire's Appeali"Hearts responsive, loyal, leal,", May Kidson , single work poetry (p. 6-7)
Spirit Children. War Days (1918) : A Tributei"I know I journey not alone,", May Kidson , single work poetry (p. 8)
War Thoughts (1915-18) : When 'The Kit' Come Home Alonei"The stifled heartbreak in a broken cry", May Kidson , single work poetry (p. 9-10)
The Famous Charge of the 10th Light Horse at Gallipoli : August 29th, 1915i"Heard ye of the Light Horsemen", May Kidson , single work poetry (p. 10-12)
Note: With title: The Famous Charge of 10th Light Horse at Gallipoli : August 29th, 1915
One Houri"One perfect hour shall live thro' wastes of years", May Kidson , single work poetry (p. 12)
Anzac Day 1915 : To Anzac Women, by One of Them, 1918i"Australia's Mecca day of pride and tears -", May Kidson , single work poetry (p. 13)
Peacei"Shall Angel Peace drooping with folded wing", May Kidson , single work poetry (p. 13-14)
An Awakening (An Impromptu)i"Life's music muted - still -", May Kidson , single work poetry (p. 14)
Note: With title: The Awakening (An Impromptu)
My Hero Anzac Day, 1916i"I do not know, my Hero, how you died :", May Kidson , single work poetry (p. 15)
Keep on Knitting, Girls : A Plea from the Trenchesi"O, keep on knitting, girls, now,", May Kidson , single work poetry war literature (p. 16)
The Mothers' Battalioni"To manhood's days I brought them,", May Kidson , single work poetry war literature (p. 17)
Marahi"A life is born through suffering", May Kidson , single work poetry (p. 17)
Sometime - Somewherei"A screen of clouding scud had formed", May Kidson , single work poetry (p. 17)
Note: With first line: A screen of clouding scud had foamed
Anzac Day and What it Meansi"First Anzacs in the Quest, we hail you - Hail!", May Kidson , single work poetry war literature (p. 18-19)
The Mother's Flower : Gallipoli's Resting Placei"Our hero slept amongst carressing flowers", May Kidson , single work poetry (p. 19-20)
A Bush Messagei"As a tree is scarred by fire", May Kidson , single work poetry (p. 20)
Wimini"I'll tell you fair and honest 'ow it 'appened,", May Kidson , single work poetry (p. 20-22)
Mothers' Guiding Stari"He is alive, our darling, in Christ's Mansions,", May Kidson , single work poetry (p. 22)
The War-Cloudi"I do not know - I can not tell -", May Kidson , single work poetry (p. 22)
I and Anotheri"The trill of a bird to his mate,", May Kidson , single work poetry (p. 23)
Note: With title: You and I

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

Works about this Work

May Kidson's 'Memory's Voices' Eva Bright , 1918 single work review
— Appears in: Western Women , May 1918;

— Review of Memory's Voices : A Souvenir, War Days, 1915-1918: Poems by May Kidson May Kidson , 1918 selected work poetry
May Kidson's 'Memory's Voices' Eva Bright , 1918 single work review
— Appears in: Western Women , May 1918;

— Review of Memory's Voices : A Souvenir, War Days, 1915-1918: Poems by May Kidson May Kidson , 1918 selected work poetry
Last amended 2 Jul 2014 10:57:00
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