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Dedication: 'To the few that remain'.
Contents
- The Fire Tribes, single work short story (p. 1-9)
- The Stronger Law, single work short story (p. 10-14)
- The Tribal Genius, single work short story (p. 15-28)
- Unawa's Choosing, single work short story (p. 29-42)
- Sanctuary, single work short story (p. 43-58)
- The Witch-Doctor, single work short story (p. 59-68)
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The War-Line
The War Line,
single work
short story
(p. 69-77)
Note: With title, 'The War-Line'
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Pippita -- The Light One,
single work
short story
(p. 78-90)
Note: With title: 'Pippita the Light One'
- I - Rinka the Messenger, single work short story myth/legend (p. 91-106)
- The Kootchie, single work short story myth/legend (p. 107-112)
- Broken-Face, single work short story (p. 113-122)
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The Death Bone,
single work
short story
(p. 124-134)
Note: With title: 'The Death-Bone'
- The Girl Oona, single work short story (p. 135-155)
- Dirrawan of the Song Craft, single work short story (p. 156-164)
- Dirrawan, the Song-Makeri"Dirrawan went into the bush to spear waat,", single work poetry (p. 159)
- At a Waterhole, single work short story (p. 165-173)
- The Wife-Stealers, single work short story (p. 174-183)
- The Teller of Tales, single work short story (p. 184-194)
- She-Who-Is-Lost, single work short story (p. 195-200)
- Woolonkoppa's Three Wives, single work short story (p. 201-217)
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Works about this Work
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Australian Literature’s Legacies of Cultural Appropriation
2018
single work
column
— Appears in: The Conversation , 23 October 2018;'Non-Indigenous Australian writers face a dilemma. On the one hand, they can risk writing about Aboriginal people and culture and getting it wrong. On the other, they can avoid writing about Aboriginal culture and characters, but by doing so, erase Aboriginality from the story they tell.' (Introduction)
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'Fearful Affinity' : Jindyworobak Primitivism
2014
single work
criticism
— Appears in: Adelaide : A Literary City 2014; (p. 125-146) -
James Devaney
2001
single work
criticism
— Appears in: Quadrant , September vol. 45 no. 9 2001; (p. 66-69) -
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A Tribute to James Devaney
Z509911
1965
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)
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Let's Talk About Gift Books
1929
single work
column
— Appears in: The Australian Woman's Mirror , 10 December vol. 6 no. 3 1929; (p. 24)Discusses giving books as gifts and makes recommendations, from both Australia and overseas, including the publication of the first unabridged version of For the Term of His Natural Life.
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Untitled
1929
single work
review
— Appears in: The Sydney Mail , 20 March 1929; (p. 23)
— Review of The Vanished Tribes 1929 selected work short story -
Aboriginal Legends
1929
single work
review
— Appears in: The Brisbane Courier , 6 April no. 22212 1929; (p. 24)
— Review of The Vanished Tribes 1929 selected work short story -
Untitled
1929
single work
review
— Appears in: The Daily Mail , 11 May 1929; (p. 18)
— Review of The Vanished Tribes 1929 selected work short story -
The Vanished Tribes
1929
single work
review
— Appears in: The Brisbane Courier , 18 May 1929; (p. 25)
— Review of The Vanished Tribes 1929 selected work short story -
Untitled
1929
single work
review
— Appears in: The Australian Woman's Mirror , 25 June vol. 5 no. 31 1929; (p. 24)
— Review of The Vanished Tribes 1929 selected work short story A favourable review which describes the book as 'vivid, thrilling and amusing' and suitable for adults or children. -
Let's Talk About Gift Books
1929
single work
column
— Appears in: The Australian Woman's Mirror , 10 December vol. 6 no. 3 1929; (p. 24)Discusses giving books as gifts and makes recommendations, from both Australia and overseas, including the publication of the first unabridged version of For the Term of His Natural Life.
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y
A Tribute to James Devaney
Z509911
1965
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)
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James Devaney
2001
single work
criticism
— Appears in: Quadrant , September vol. 45 no. 9 2001; (p. 66-69) -
'Fearful Affinity' : Jindyworobak Primitivism
2014
single work
criticism
— Appears in: Adelaide : A Literary City 2014; (p. 125-146) -
Australian Literature’s Legacies of Cultural Appropriation
2018
single work
column
— Appears in: The Conversation , 23 October 2018;'Non-Indigenous Australian writers face a dilemma. On the one hand, they can risk writing about Aboriginal people and culture and getting it wrong. On the other, they can avoid writing about Aboriginal culture and characters, but by doing so, erase Aboriginality from the story they tell.' (Introduction)