Daley, Victor J. (Victor James), 1858-1905

Poet, short story writer.

From the description of Victor Daley manuscript collection [manuscript]. [1891-1905] (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225998015

Victor Daley was born in 1858 in County Meath, Ireland, and educated in several Christian Brothers' schools. In 1878 he migrated to Sydney and began a career as a journalist and poet, writing for 'Sydney Punch' and the Bulletin. In the late 1880s and early 1890s he was one of the most popular balladists of the Bulletin. In 1898 he published his first book of verse, 'At Dawn and Dusk.' Daley died in 1905 from tuberculosis.

From the description of Before taking pink pills. [1900?] (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225502479

From the description of Farewell Philp!. [1900?] (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225502493

Victor Daley was born of Irish parents in 1858. He emigrated to Australia in 1878 and worked as a clerk, prospector and journalist. His verse was published both in book form (e.g., At dawn and dusk, 1898) and in the Press (esp. the Bulletin and the Tocsin).

From the description of Letters [manuscript]. 1898-1905. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225826196