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Issue Details: First known date: 1944... no. 14 May 1944 of Barjai est. 1943-1947 Barjai
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Contents

* Contents derived from the , 1944 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
Editorial, single work prose
This short editorial is "a protest and a warning" against poetry by "nationalist propagandists". The difference between love of country and prejudice is discussed.
 (p. 1)
Of Myselfi"No one can doubt it", Cecel Knopke , single work poetry (p. 2)
To H.i"Only an hour or so, my friend, then pass", Thea Astley , single work poetry (p. 3)
Saturday Nighti"The crowded trains go past,", Thea Astley , single work poetry (p. 3)
Desirei"I want a wind that's cold and strong,", Norma Graff , single work poetry (p. 4)
Who Has Seen?i"Who has seen", Moriet R. D'Ombrain , single work poetry (p. 5)
Poemi"Peace is a deep place,", Alex Lire , single work poetry (p. 6)
Poemi"Stillness, and no relief in light", David Sanderson , single work poetry (p. 6)
For the Amusement of Margareti"You raise your handsome brows, then wink,", Laurence Collinson , single work poetry (p. 7)
The Young Lady and the Oedipus Complexi"If I did not bother", Laurence Collinson , single work poetry (p. 7)
War Veteransi"In our voices", Brian Medlin , single work poetry (p. 8)
Something - What?i"Nestled in an easy nook, apparently", R. A. S. Beale , single work poetry (p. 8)
Off Dayi"This day shall be eternity:", Brian Medlin , single work poetry (p. 9)
Realityi"Let not this bitterness eat out the heart", Betty McFarlane , single work poetry (p. 10)
The Master's Musici"Oft, when music plays some lilting, transient melody,", Patricia M. Laxton , single work poetry (p. 10)
The Abdicationi"Your mind was wrapped too tight in its binder, my friend, when you were young.", Shirley Reynolds , single work poetry (p. 11)
Aquariumi"Paler than death the fishes swim", Mary Wilkinson , single work poetry (p. 12)
To Palladasi"Your bitter song all living as my smile", Alex Lire , single work poetry (p. 12)
Poem In Searchi"Now at the crossroads and it is winter;", Barrett Reid , single work poetry (p. 15-17)
Death Dream, Laurence Collinson , single work short story adventure
An embezzler commits suicide.
 (p. 18-21)
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