Issue Details: First known date: 1922... 1922 Romance: The Australian Fiction Magazine
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The editor's note for the first issue of states:

'Romance is a magazine for Australian readers, by Australian writers. We do not, however, print our stories because they are written by Australians, but because they are worth printing.

It is charged against Australian authors that their work is wanting in plot value and in literary excellence. Romance will prove to its readers that this charge is unfounded.

While a certain number of our stories each month will reflect the vigor and vitality characteristic of Australian life, others will mirror the glamour and mystery of other lands.'

The magazine included short stories and poetry. Among contributors were Myra Morris, Conrad Sayce, Frank Russell, Arthur Russell, Dorothy F. Lane, Marjorie Clark ('Georgia Rivers') and Mabel Forrest. The note to contributors describes the style and tone hoped for: 'The editor will be glad to consider stories of action: those with real plot value. While charcater studies are not barred, these must be of unusual interest to get past the editorial censor. Stories of Romance, Adventure, Mystery, Tragedy, Pathos, Humour, are all acceptable, but not stories that are morbid or that leave an uncomfortable feeling in the mind of the reader.'

Notes

  • RANGE: Vol. 1, no. 1 (Dec. 1922)-v. 1, no. 5 (Apr. 1923)
  • FREQUENCY: Monthly
  • PRICE: One shilling

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

First known date: 1922

Works about this Work

Untitled 'Bill Bowyang' , 1928 single work column
— Appears in: The Capricornian , 8 March 1928; (p. 12)
A New Australian Monthly Magazine 1923 single work review
— Appears in: Northern Territory Times and Gazette , 20 January 1923; (p. 8)

— Review of Romance: The Australian Fiction Magazine 1922 periodical (2 issues)
A New Australian Monthly Magazine 1923 single work review
— Appears in: Northern Territory Times and Gazette , 20 January 1923; (p. 8)

— Review of Romance: The Australian Fiction Magazine 1922 periodical (2 issues)
Untitled 'Bill Bowyang' , 1928 single work column
— Appears in: The Capricornian , 8 March 1928; (p. 12)
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