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Alternative title: The Consolation of Literature
Issue Details: First known date: 2004... no. 177 Summer 2004 of Overland est. 1954 Overland
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Contents

* Contents derived from the , 2004 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
Trolls, Michael Crane , prose (p. 52)
Note: Dedication: To the Somalian Princess, with the dreadlock extensions.
From the denim-clad stranger patting a black poodle as it licks his hands.
A Grandfather's Reminder, Paul Mitchell , single work short story (p. 53-54)
Just Like Al Capone, Ron Rodgers , single work short story (p. 55-57)
In the Ruinsi"Fossicking through the rubble of my mother's house after the fire,", John Mateer , single work poetry (p. 57)
Flight of Fancy, Gretta Beveridge , single work short story (p. 58-59)
Reunioni"My friend arrived from Perth. We shook hands under the clocks", Michael Heald , single work poetry (p. 70)
Flaws, Not Only in the Glass, Leo van de Pas , single work criticism
The author exposes untruths in Carolyn van Langenberg's criticism of the Australian author Gerry Glaskin. This criticism appeared in the form of a 'pubtalk' on the internet, under the auspices of Murdoch University. The article has since been removed from the website.
 (p. 74-76)
Carolyn van Langenberg Responds, Carolyn Van Langenberg , single work column
The author explains her research into the writing of Gerry Glaskin
 (p. 76)
Jack London and the Never Never, Laurie Hergenhan , single work criticism

In 1910 Jack London wrote an introduction for a proposed American edition of We of the Never Never but it was never published. The manuscript, in Jeannie Gunn's handwriting, is contained in a book of letters written to William Peter Hurst and the location is:- MS 6107, Box 169/1. William Peter Hurst papers. La Trobe Australian Manuscripts Collection, State Library of Victoria.

The 'preface', as it was later described by Mrs Gunn, has been reproduced in this article.

 (p. 88-89)
Versionsi"We go towards, whispering.", Stephanie Bishop , single work poetry (p. 90)
On My Way to Worki"Some tourists asked me", Graeme Miles , single work poetry (p. 90)
Remedyi"If thought divides and divides again,", Jason Brennan , single work poetry (p. 90)
Reflective Detaili"Looking from the height of Modernity:", Zan Ross , single work poetry (p. 91)
Propinquity's Premisei"'Thank you for the life,' meanings", Joyce Parkes , single work poetry (p. 91)
Imagined Futures, Intimate Pasts, Rachael Weaver , single work review
— Review of The Great Fire Shirley Hazzard , 2003 single work novel ; The Last Love Story : A Fairytale of the Day After Tomorrow Rodney Hall , 2004 single work novel ; (p. 93-95)
Affairs of the Heart, Sussan Khadem , single work review
— Review of Lessons from the Heart John Clanchy , 2003 single work novel ; Sibyl's Cave Catherine Padmore , 2004 single work novel ; Three Dog Night Peter Goldsworthy , 2003 single work novel ; (p. 95-96)
Carefully Realised Moments, Kalinda Ashton , single work review
— Review of Transactions Neil Boyack , 2003 selected work short story ; Junkie Pilgrim Wayne Grogan , 2003 single work novel ; (p. 96-98)
Small Presses, Simon Sellars , single work review
— Review of Going Down Swinging no. 21 2003 periodical issue ; Space: New Writing no. 1 2004 periodical issue ; All Change, Please : Fast Fiction for Any Trip 2004 anthology short story ; (p. 98-99)
A Compilation, a Vocal Dance & an Assault, Kerry Leves , single work review
— Review of The Indigo Book of Modern Australian Sonnets 2003 anthology poetry extract ; In the Year of Our Lord Slaughter's Children Philip Hammial , 2003 selected work poetry ; (p. 108-110)
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