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Book - ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION: BOOK ''MELBOURNE ODES'' BY FURNLEY MAURICE
Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 55 page hardcover book of poems about Melbourne by Furnley Maurice. Published by the Lothian Publishing Co., Melbourne and Sydney, in 1934. Printed by Fraser and Jenkinson Pty Ltd, Melbourne. Catalogue sticker '2033 MAU' on spine.Furnley Mauricebooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, poetry, furnley maurice -
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Book - ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION: BOOK ''BUSH MINSTRELSY'' BY WILLIAM JAMES WYE
Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. A 31 page soft cover book of verse dedicated to 'Australia's Soldier Sons' by William James Wye. Published in Melbourne , 1941 by the Bread & Cheese Club. Designed and printed by Oxford Press, Melbourne. B & W photo of the author opposite title page. Catalogue sticker '2049 WYE' on spine. Drawing of a lyrebird on cover.William James Wyebooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, poetry, william james wye -
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Book - ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION: BOOK ''INLAND'' POEMS BY DAVID ROWBOTHAM
Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. A 39 page hardcover book of poems by David Rowbotham about his native Queensland countryside. Published in 1958 by Angus & Robertson and printed by Halstead Press, Sydney. Catalogue sticker '2082 ROW' on spine. Handwritten in biro on flyleaf ''For Alec Chisholm, O.B.E., my former 'boss' who became a friend -- with my highest regards. David Rowbotham Feb. 1959.''David Rowbothambooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, poetry, david rowbotham -
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Book - ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION: BOOK ''PLOUGHMAN AND POET'' BY DAVID ROWBOTHAM
Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. A 47 page hardback book of poems by David Rowbotham entitled ''Ploughman and Poet''. Poems about Australia including country towns, villages, landscapes, history etc. Published by the Lyre-Bird Writers and the Commonwealth Literary Fund in 1954. Printed by Edwards & Shaw, Sydney. Catalogue sticker '2081 ROW' on spine. Handwritten in ink on flyleaf ''For Alec H Chisholm with the author's Brotherly Regards. -- David Rowbotham Toowoomba, Q. Dec. 1954''David Rowbothambooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, poetry, david rowbotham -
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Book - ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION: BOOK ''THE FREQUENT LOVER: HIS VERSES'' BY HAROLD MERCER
Booklet. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 32 page brown soft cover booklet of verse by Harold Mercer entitled ''The Frequent Lover: His Verses''. Published by Robertson and Mullens, Melbourne about 1940s - 1950s. Printed by the Speciality Press Pty Ltd. Catalogue sticker '2100 MER' on front cover.Harold Mercerbooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, poetry, harold mercer. -
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Book - ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION: BOOK 'THE GREEN LADY OF CARRICK & OTHER VERSES' BY GEORGE MURRAY
Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 159 page hardback book of poems by George Murray ('Milreoch') entitled 'The Green Lady of Carrick and other verses'. B&W photo of the author opposite the title page. Published and printed by William Maclellan, Glasgow in 1950. Catalogue sticker '2010 MUR' on spine.George Murraybooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, george murray, poetry -
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Book - ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION: BOOK ''AT DAWN AND DUSK'' BY VICTOR J DALEY
Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 211 page leatherette bound book of verse by Victor J Daley, author of 'Wine and Roses'. Published in 1910 by Angus and Robertson, Sydney. First published in 1898. Printed by Websdale, Shoosmith and Co. Sydney. B & W photo of the author with signature opposite the title page. Catalogue sticker '2030 DAL' on spine.Victor J Daleybooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, victor j daley, poetry -
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Book - ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION: BOOK - POETRY OF ROSEMARY DOBSON
Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. A 57 page softcover book of poems by Rosemary Dobson. Selected by and introduction from the author. Published in 1963 by Angus & Robertson, ''Australian Poets'' series, and printed by the Halstead Press, Sydney. Catalogue sticker ''2107 DOB'' on front coverRosemary Dobsonbooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, rosemary dobson, poetry -
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Book - ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION: BOOK ''C.J.DENNIS' SLIPPERY DIP''
Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. Slim hardcover book. Fun for kids illustrated in colour by Lee Whitmore. Published in 1976 by Angus & Robertson and printed in Hong Kong. Catalogue sticker ''2069 DEN'' on front cover. ISBN 0 207 13293 3.C. J. Dennisbooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, c.j.dennis, poetry -
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Book - ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION: BOOK ''FAIR GIRLS AND GRAY HORSES'' BY WILL OGILVIE
Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 165 page hardcover collection of Australian verse by the Scottish poet, Will Ogilvie who spent 12 years in Australia working as a drover, horse breaker and station hand. Dust jacket has a coloured illustration. Published in 1958 by Angus & Robertson and printed by Halstead Press, Sydney. First published in 1898. Catalogue sticker ''2007 OGI'' on spine. Faded newspaper cutting from Sydney Morning Herald, 1/2/63, about the death of Will Ogilvie.Will Ogilviebooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, will ogilvie, poetry -
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Book - ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION: BOOK ''THE BUSH'' BY BERNARD O'DOWD
Booklet. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 69 page soft cover booklet of a poem called ''The Bush'' by Bernard O'Dowd. Published in 1912 by Thomas C. Lothian, Melbourne and printed by Osboldstone & Co. Pty. Ltd, Melbourne. Pasted on flyleaf is a faded newspaper review (Sydney Morning Herald, July, 1925) of ''The Bush''. Catalogue sticker ''2096 ODO'' on front cover. Signature of 'A. Chisholm' on flyleaf.Bernard O'Dowdbooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, bernard o'dowd, poetry -
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Book - ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION: BOOK ''THE SENTIMENTAL BLOKE'' BY C.J.DENNIS
Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 137 page hardcover small book of ''The Songs of the Sentimental Bloke'' by C. J. Dennis. Illustrations by Hal Gye. Published in 1916 by Angus & Robertson and printed by W. C. Penfold & Co. Ltd., Sydney. Includes a preface to 1st edition by Henry Lawson and a 21 page glossary. Catalogue sticker ''2079 DEN'' on spine. A faded newspaper cutting of slang origins by C. J. Dennis from Melbourne Herald, 24/5/34 pasted inside front cover..J. Dennisbooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, c.j.dennis, poetry -
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Book - ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION: BOOK ''TWENTY POEMS FROM RUDYARD KIPLING''
Booklet. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 38 page soft cover booklet of 20 poems by Rudyard Kipling. Published in 1918 by Methuen & Co. Ltd., London and printed by Morrison & Gibb Ltd., Edinburgh. Catalogue sticker ''2120 KIP'' on front coverRudyard Kiplingbooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, rudyard kipling, poetry -
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Book - ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION: BOOK ''A CHILD'S GARDEN OF VERSES'' BY R.L.STEVENSON
Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 137 page red hardback book of poems for children by Robert Louis Stevenson. Illustrated with B & W drawings by Charles Robinson. Published in 1924 by The Bodley Head Ltd., London and printed by The Mayflower Press, Plymouth. Catalogue sticker ''2134 STE'' on spine.R. L. Stevensonbooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, r.l.stevenson, poetry -
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Book - ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION: BOOK ''PURPLE AND GOLD'' BY FRANK S WILLIAMSON
Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 55 page blue hardcover collection of poems and lyrics by Frank S. Williamson, teacher at Newington College (NSW) and Wesley College (Vic). Introduction by Sir John Latham (Melbourne, 1940). B&W photo of author on flyleaf. Died 1936. 2nd edition published in 1940 by Lothian Publishing Co. Melbourne and Sydney and printed by the Hassell Press, Adelaide. 1st edition published in 1912. Catalogue sticker ''2259 WIL''.Frank S Williamsonbooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, frank s williamson, poetry -
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Book - ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION: BOOK ''DIGGER SMITH'' BY C.J.DENNIS
Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 113 page green hardcover collection of stories in verse by C. J. Dennis. Illustrated with B&W sketches and 2 colour sketches by Hal Gye. Includes a glossary of Australian terms. Published about 1920s by Angus & Robertson, Sydney and printed by W. C. Penfold & Co. Ltd, Sydney. Catalogue sticker ''2080 DEN'' on spine.C. J. Dennisbooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, c.j.dennis, poetry -
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Book - ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION: BOOK ''STARING AT THE STARS AND OTHER POEMS '' BY GRACE PERRY
Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 20 page soft cover booklet of poems by Grace Perry, aged 15 years. Published and printed by Consolidated Press, Sydney. Catalogue sticker ''2112 PER'' on front cover. Handwritten in ink on flyleaf ''Mr A. H. Chisholm with compliments of the author's Dad. R. R. Perry 25/5/43 Parliament House, Melbourne''Grace Perrybooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, grace perry, poetry -
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Book - ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION: BOOK ''NEWER POEMS 1936-1938'' BY JAMES KENNEDY
Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 54 page soft cover booklet of poems by James Kennedy. Published in 1939 by Lothian Publishing Co. Pty Ltd. and printed by the Hassell Press, Adelaide. Catalogue sticker ''2116 KEN'' on front cover. Handwritten in ink on flyleaf ''Presented by the Author'' Also on flyleaf and title page is an ink stamp ''Mechanic's Institute, Eaglehawk''James Kennedybooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, james kennedy, poetry -
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Book - ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION: BOOK ''THE WONDER AND THE APPLE'' BY 'E'
Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 49 page hardback book of poems by ''E''. Published in 1946 by Angus and Robertson Ltd, Sydney and printed by Halstead Press, Sydney. (Who is ''E'' ?? A Google search did not reveal his/her identity) Catalogue sticker ''2093 E'' on front cover.''E''books, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, ''e'', poetry -
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Book - ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION: BOOK ''CAROLS OF CANT AND WONT'' BY FREDERICK T. MACARTNEY
Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 20 page booklet of poems and quotations by Frederick Macartney with suitable accompaniments and prefatory indications for a new rhyming dictionary. (Bulldozer Booklets No.4) Published in 1958 by Bulldozer Booklets, Melbourne and printed by N. S. Eckersley P/L. Catalogue sticker ''2144 MAC'' on front cover. Handwritten in ink on flyleaf ''To Alec Chisholm with regards Frederick T. Macartney''Frederick T. Macartneybooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, frederick t. macartney, poetry -
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Book - ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION: BOOK ''THE BLUE CRANE'' BY IAN MUDIE
Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 49 page hardback book of verse by Ian Mudie. Published in 1959 by Angus and Robertson with the assistance of the Commonwealth Literary Fund. Printed by Halstead Press, Sydney. Catalogue sticker ''2006 MUD'' on spine.Ian Mudiebooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, ian mudie, poetry -
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Book - ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION: BOOK ''THE POETRY OF EARTH'' BY J.E
Booklet. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. A 48 page booklet of various poems by well known poets. An anthology for lovers of nature compiled by J.E. Published by Simpkin, Marshall, Hamilton, Kent & Co. Ltd., London. Undated but probably early 1900s. Printed by Bendle & Jowitt Ltd, The Caxton Press, Torquay. Catalogue sticker ''2131 J.E.'' on front cover. Inscription inside back cover, partly rubbed out, not legible.J.E.books, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, poetry, english poets -
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Book - ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION: BOOK ''MIXED POETRY BY ROSCOE GANNON
Booklet. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 40 page booklet of verse by Roscoe Gannon. Three copies a, b, and c. Self published in 1968 at 38 Livingstone Ave., Pymble, NSW, 2073. Catalogue stickers on front covers ''2139.1,2,3 GAN''. Handwritten in biro on title page 'With Compliments To Alec Chisholm From Roscoe Gannon'.Roscoe Gannonbooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, roscoe gannon, poetry -
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Book - ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION: BOOK ''THE POEMS OF WILLIAM EDMONDSTOUNE AYTOUN''
Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 509 page book of verse by William Edmondstoune Aytoun, written in the mid1800s. B&W photo of a bust of the author opposite the title page. Published and printed in 1921 by The Oxford University Press. Catalogue sticker ''2119 AYT'' on spine.William Edmondstoune Aytounbooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, william edmonstoune aytoun, poetry -
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Book - ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION: BOOK ''THE HOUND OF HEAVEN'' BY FRANCIS THOMPSON
Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. Two copies (a) and (b), of a 22 page softcover booklet of a poem called 'The Hound of Heaven' by Francis Thompson (1859 - 1907). Includes a B&W photo of a mask of the author made 2 years before his death. Published c.1910 by Burns & Oates Ltd., London. Printed by Letchworth at the Arden Press. Catalogue sticker on front cover (a) ''2066.1THO'' and (b) ''2066.2 THO''. In copy (b) there is a typed extract from a poem called 'The Kingdom of God' by Francis Thompson pasted on flyleaf. Also handwritten in ink on front cover ''M. Chisholm''.Francis Thompsonbooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, francis thompson, poetry -
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Book - ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION: BOOK ''THE POETICAL WORKS OF LOWELL''
Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 400 page hardcover book of verse by James Russell Lowell (1819 - 1891), American poet. A sepia photo of J. R. Lowell appears opposite the title page. Introduction by William Michael Rossetti. Published in 1911 by Ward, Lock & Co. Ltd, London, Melbourne, Toronto. Printed by Butler & Tanner, The Selwood Printing Works, Frome and London. Catalogue sticker ''2121 LOW'' on spine.James Russell Lowellbooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, james russell lowell, poetry -
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Book - ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION: BOOK ''ALONG THE WINDING ROAD'' BY MARY AUGUSTA POYNTER
Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 98 page hardback book of verse by Mary Augusta Poynter (Lady Poynter). Published in 1925 by Fleming H. Revell Co. and printed in the USA. Catalogue sticker ''2087 POY'' on spine.Mary Augusta Poynterbooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, mary augusta poynter, poetry -
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Book - ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION: BOOK ''THE TOWN OF FLOWERS'' BY PIXIE O'HARRIS
Booklet. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. A 31 page booklet of 25 poems by Pixie O'Harris that originally appeared in The Bulletin, Sydney Morning Herald and the School Paper (Melbourne). Published in 1957 by Arthur H. Stockwell Ltd., Devon and printed by King Bros & Potts Ltd., Sussex. Catalogue sticker ''2095 OHA'' on front cover. Handwritten in biro on title page ''For Alec H. Chisholm with deep affection and great admiration Pixie 1961''.Pixie O'Harrisbooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, pixie o'harris, poetry -
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Book - ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION: BOOK 'THE MAN FROM SNOWY RIVER AND OTHER VERSES' BY A.B.PATERSON
BOOK - ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 184 page hardcover book of verse by Banjo Paterson. Published by Angus & Robertson Ltd., Sydney in 1908. Printed by Websdale, Shoosmith & Co. Also a 32 page section at back of book listing other books by the publisher. Image of A.B.Paterson opposite title page. Preface by Rolf Boldrewood. '2063 PAT' catalogue sticker on spine. Written in ink on flyleaf 'A.H.Chisholm, Maryborough'. Written in ink on the back of the image page 'Best Wishes from ????? 24/12/09' Name undecipherableBanjo Patersonbooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, banjo paterson, poetry -
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Book - ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION: BOOK 'SELECTED VERSE OF C.J. DENNIS'
BOOK - ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 232 page hardback book, with dust cover of verse by C.J.Dennis, chosen by Alec H. Chisholm the author of 'The Making of a Sentimental Bloke'. Published by Angus and Robertson in 1971 (First published 1950). Printed in Hong Kong. '2075 DEN' catalogue sticker on spine.C J Dennisbooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, c.j.dennis, poetry