Feb 172023

Camels – Australian Poem

Camels - Australian Poem

“Camels” is an Australian poem written by Rex Ingamells (1913-1955) in which the writer describes his searing experience of riding camels as they travel across the desert.

Feb 172023

The Divorce Extension Bill or, The Drunkard’s Wife

The Divorce Extension Bill or, The Drunkard's Wife

“The Divorce Extension Bill or, The Drunkard’s Wife” is an Australian story written by Louisa Lawson (1848-1920). It is about a woman who has a husband who drinks too much and mistreats her.

Feb 172023

A Woman’s Love – Australian Poem

A Woman's Love - Australian Poem

A Woman’s Love is a poem written by Louisa Lawson (1848-1920). She was one of Australia’s most important Indigenous writers and women’s rights activists.

Feb 172023

Women At The Washtub – Australian Poem

Women At The Washtub - Australian Poem

Women At The Washtub, is an iconic poem that captures the toils of life in rural Australia which was written by Victor Daley (1858 – 1905).

Feb 172023

Henry Handel Richardson – Australian Writer

A collection of books by Henry Handel Richardson, an Australian writer whose work is often considered to be among the finest ever produced in Australia.

Feb 172023

The Coat – Australian Story

The Coat - Australian Story

The Coat was the Short story from “The End of Childhood” which was written by Henry Handel Richardson (1870-1946). It was published in 1917.

Feb 172023

The Box-Tree’s Love – Australian Poem

The Box-Tree's Love - Australian Poem

The Box-Tree’s Love is a very short Australian poem, written in 1889 by Barcroft Henry Boake. The poem was published as a piece of verse in the Australian Journal.

Feb 172023

Josephus Riley – Australian Poem

Josephus Riley - Australian Poem

Josephus Riley is an Australian poem written by Barcroft Henry Boake (1866-1892). The poem also appears in the book entitled “On the Track in Australia”.