Under the Wilgas : poems / by Mary Gilmore
- Bib ID:
- 1599619
- Format:
- Book
- Author:
- Gilmore, Mary, Dame, 1865-1962
- Description:
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- Melbourne : Robertson & Mullins, 1932
- 181 p. ; 19 cm.
- Summary:
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"Among other things urged in self-justification for killing the blacks, it used to be argued of them that they did not speak English ... I have attempted to write here in songs some of the emotions of a people once generous, once wise, once proud and free; and I have written them in words I think they might have used, had they spoken English instead of the language so unfortunately theirs." [from Foreword]
- Notes:
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- "This edition ... is limited to 100 numbered copies signed by the Author, of which 90 copies are for sale."--leaf preceding half-title.
- Library's MS 406 copy is the author's copy and is inscribed with name and date in front page and annotated inside with thoughts.
- Library's Palmer collection (PAL) copy is limited edition no. seven/100 (signed 16.7.32); bears Mary Gilmore 'Her totem' bookplate, signed and numbered 7/100 in pencil by Gayfield Shaw; extra inscriptions in ink on front flyleaf - "To be kpet because I have no other with any book plate, Mary Gilmore", "To Sir Hubert Murray from one whose father knew his father, Mary Gilmore (nee Cameron), Sydney 18.8.32" (struck out), "Zane Grey", "For Mary Gilmore", and "Sydney 8.8.36".
- Digital master available National Library of Australia
- First Nations (AIATSIS) Subject:
- Literature and stories - Non indigenous - Poetry
- Copyright:
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In Copyright
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- Reason for copyright status:
- Until 2032 [Creator Date of Death + 70 Years]
Copyright status was determined using the following information:
- Material type:
- Literary, dramatic or musical work
- Presumed date of death of creator (latest date):
- 1962
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 1932
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