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Six letters: three in envelopes, two without envelopes, one letter-card, all addressed by John Le Gay Brereton to Dorothy Tremlett. Letters dated: Sept. 5, Sept. 27, Oct. 5, Dec. 27, Dec. 29, 1928, Jan. 2, 1931. Also includes two newspaper clippings concerning the death of John Le Gay Brereton, on February 2, 1933.
In "Knocking Round," J Le Gay Brereton presents a rich tapestry of Australian life through a series of interconnected poems and narratives that explore themes of identity, belonging, and the natural landscape. The book deftly marries modernist literary techniques with a passionate vernacular, employing vivid imagery and a colloquial tone that immerses the reader in the gritty realities of mid-20th century Australia. Brereton's work reflects a unique cultural context, capturing the complexities of a society grappling with its heritage and the emerging national consciousness. A prominent figure in the development of Australian literature, J Le Gay Brereton was profoundly influenced by his expe...
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Harry F. Chaplin's scrapbook contains Lawson memorabilia; mainly letters relating to Henry Lawson and John Le Gay Brereton, accompanied by cuttings and notes concerning the relationship between Henry Lawson and John Le Gay Brereton.
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The Enchantment of English is a study of the teaching of English in Australian universities, from its beginnings in the second half of the 19th century through to the 1960s and 1970s, a period in which universities proliferated and diversified. Written from the belief that every discipline is enhanced by understanding the arguments made for its existence and the conditions in which it was established, the author aims to help students and colleagues to think critically about the impact of institutional location in forming our habits of mind. Amidst these stories of politics, critical debates, scrambling for appointments in specific areas and disputes about the need to satisfy the demands of students and the public for 'usefulness', this history reveals something intangible but durable: the power of the literary text over the imagination, and the power of the idea of England and its writers as a basis and motive for reading and study - hence, The Enchantment of English.
"Written to commemorate the University of New England's fiftieth year as an independent institution, A Spirit of True Learning tells the story of the University's early struggles, its commitment to country students and the surrounding community, its rapid growth after autonomy, its development of a strong tradition of teaching and research, and its experiences over the last decade within the context of government reform and rationalisation." "This is also the story of a unique university. Like the Australian National University, UNE was founded during the great age of Australian nation-building and Keynesian optimism. Opened as an affiliate college of the University of Sydney in 1938, New England became autonomous in 1954. Its founders saw it as a deliberate attempt to bring the special advantages and the special problems of rural life in Australia under the spotlight of higher learning."--BOOK JACKET.
Australians have always loved to step out in nature, whether off-track or along a marked route. Bushwalking – an organised long-distance walk in rugged terrain that requires maps and camping equipment, or a family day out – is one of our most popular pastimes. This landmark book, now updated, was the first to delve into its rich and sometimes quirky history. From the earliest days of European settlement, colonists found pleasure in leisurely strolls through the bush, collecting flowers, sketching, bird watching and picnicking. Yet over time, walking for the sake of walking became the dominant motive. Walking clubs proliferated, railways organised mystery hikes attended by thousands, and ...