'Questions are raised on the nature of the content of D.H. Lawrence's novel 'Kangaroo'. It is suggested that Lawrence has used events seen and opinions formed in his three-month stay in Australia to bring forth the issues of the Australian political scene and social matters such as marriage relationships together in a novel. (Publication abstract)
'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)
'That numerous 'Child ballads', now forgotten in their countries of origin except by specialised scholars, are still current in mountain regions of the southern United States and in other obscure rural regions, is well known to all students of American folksongs. That certain 'old Australian bush songs', notably 'Jack Donahue', 'Van Diemen's Land', and 'The Wild Colonial Boy', have, or have had, some currency in the United States is also probably a reasonably familiar fact. But that three texts of an important 'Australian bush ballad', now entirely extinct upon its native heath, were collected in the United States within the last half-century has so far received no attention.' (Publication abstract)
'The background to the Speewah legends, speaking about a huge mythical shearing shed in a place called 'Speewa', is discussed. The location of the place, which is now totally unrelated to the legends, is presented, also questioning whether the legends originated in the area or whether the place got its name from the legendary sheep station.' (Publication abstract)
'The author recalls going to an orphanage upon the death of his father. He narrates his experiences there and also his efforts to pursue a career in dramatic arts.' (Publication abstract)
