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Notes
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'These verses about the North were written while the author lived there from the beginning of 1921 till the end of 1932.' (p.4)
Contents
* Contents derived from the
Surrey Hills,
Box Hill - Burwood area,
Melbourne - Inner South,
Melbourne,
Victoria,:Galleon Press
, 1933 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
- Hard Lighti"Resting with eyes half-closed,", single work poetry (p. 7-8)
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High Water
Spring Tidesi"Palm-fronds give my shutter-sashes",
single work
poetry
(p. 9)
Note: With title: High Water
- The Jungle Gorgei"Gray, clutching roots of vulturous banyan-trees", single work poetry (p. 10)
- The Geckoi"That little lizard in the roof", single work poetry (p. 11)
- Rondel of Alligator Riveri"Upon this quiet stream", single work poetry (p. 12)
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Poinciana
The Flowering Poincianai"This tree which, naked as a nymph,",
single work
poetry
(p. 13)
Note: With title: Poinciana
- The Rain-Bird Comes Againi"Your long, loud note from the top", single work poetry (p. 14-15)
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Curlewsi"O banshee-birds,",
single work
poetry
(p. 16)
Note: With title: Curlews at Night
- Moonshinei"What, little moon,", single work poetry (p. 18-19)
- Didjeridooi"Didjeridoo-didjeridoo!", single work poetry (p. 20)
- Sea Pathi"Dropped petals of a broken lotus-moon", single work poetry (p. 21)
- Rhyme of the Wandering Shadowsi"Ho! for the wandering shadows among the trees!", single work poetry (p. 22-23)
- Tropic Spring Songi"Offer your lilies, frangipanni! Lift", single work poetry (p. 24)
- Squalli"The wind rushed in behind me", single work poetry (p. 25)
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Chinatown : Darwin
Chinatown
Curios of Chinatowni"Under verandahs, when the hot",
single work
poetry
(p. 26-27)
Note: With title 'Chinatown' - includes linocut.
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Wild Geesei"The heart of the night",
single work
poetry
(p. 29-30)
Note: With title 'Wild Geese Go Over' - includes linocut on p.28.
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Alien Palm
Lonesome Palmi"Where sand and sea make equal calm",
single work
poetry
(p. 31)
Note: With title 'Alien Palm'.
- Yam Corroboreei"Hidden beneath the mia-mia waits", single work poetry (p. 32)
- Waiweer Islandi"Dear little flirt", single work poetry (p. 33)
- Passengeri"' Which of them is better?' the sea asked soon,", single work poetry (p. 34-35)
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Works about this Work
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Australian Literature Society [Meeting Report]
1936
single work
column
— Appears in: All About Books , 10 June vol. 8 no. 6 1936; (p. 95) Report of the meeting 18 May, 1936. Includes details of the Society's Short Story Competition and the addresses 'Strangers Regard Us' and 'Some Recent Australian Verse'. -
Centenary Exhibition of Australian Books
1935
single work
prose
— Appears in: All About Books , 15 January vol. 7 no. 1 1935; (p. 8) Palmer praises Marion Agnew's selection of works for the exhibition.
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Centenary Exhibition of Australian Books
1935
single work
prose
— Appears in: All About Books , 15 January vol. 7 no. 1 1935; (p. 8) Palmer praises Marion Agnew's selection of works for the exhibition. -
Australian Literature Society [Meeting Report]
1936
single work
column
— Appears in: All About Books , 10 June vol. 8 no. 6 1936; (p. 95) Report of the meeting 18 May, 1936. Includes details of the Society's Short Story Competition and the addresses 'Strangers Regard Us' and 'Some Recent Australian Verse'.
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