Croll, R. H. (Robert Henderson), 1869-1947

Variant names

Dates:

Birth 1869

Death 1947

Biographical notes:

Australian author.

From the description of Papers, 1926-1934. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 24561210

Poet and journalist. The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke was published in 1915 and was an immediate success.

From the description of Collection of C.J. Dennis manuscripts [manuscripts]. 1913-1931. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225644682

Robert Henderson Croll was a Melbourne public servant and part-time journalist. He was active in artistic and literary circles and an early champion of the talents of John Shaw Neilson.

From the description of Catalogues and invitations. 1907-1914. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225842509

The biography was published in a limited edition in 1935 at the request of Mrs. Roberts as a memorial to her husband.

From the description of Papers regarding the biography of Tom Roberts [manuscript]. 1933-1945. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225836765

Author and public servant. Had career in the Public Library of Victoria and the Education Department. Avid bushwalker, contributed articles to Bohemia, the Sydney Bulletin, the Argus and the Herald. Edited the Emu, wrote light verse, was involved with the Bread and Cheese Club, wrote a biography of Tom Roberts, edited Streeton's letters to Roberts, was general secretary of the Australian Academy of Art and was involved with the Savage Club. Also, had a keen interest in Aboriginal culture and wrote and broadcast on this subject.

From the description of Papers. ca. 1860-1947. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 222957429