Note to the Second Edition 'This volume is honoured with an introduction by the Rt. Hon. Sir John. Latham, G.C.M.G., a friend of the late Poet. All lovers of the best Australian poetry will read this appreciation of Frank S. Williamson with pleasure and interest.
The edition owes much to the help given by Mr. Robert H. Croll. many new poems included here are the result of his researches. He was a personal friend of the Poet, and has distinguished that friendship by the care with which he has seen this volume through the Press.'
Introduction by J.G. Latham. Melbourne, July, 1940.