Broadcast transcripts [manuscript]. 1945-1952.

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Broadcast transcripts [manuscript]. 1945-1952.

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Two typescripts of talks broadcast by Margaret Boyd in Melbourne: "A classic that was saved by a woman", 1945 Oct. 23 and "Victoria's lady of literature", 1952 May 30. Both talks detail the life and achievements of Kate Baker in fostering Australian literature and particularly her promotion of Joseph Furphy's "Such is life"

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Baker, Kate, 1861-1953

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Born in Ireland, Baker came to Australia as a child. While she was a school teacher in Victoria, she became acquainted with Joseph Furphy, and encouraged him to write. After his death she did much towards promoting his works. She was awarded the O.B.E. for her services to Australian literature. From the description of Papers. 1880-1950. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 222289802 Born in Ireland, came to to Australia as a child. While she was a school teacher in Vic...

Boyd, Margaret Kraig, 1929-

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Furphy, Joseph, 1843-1912

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Joseph Furphy, the writer, was born at Yering, near Yarra Glen. He is best known for Such is life (1903) published under the pen-name 'Tom Collins'. From the description of [Manuscript booklet of poems], ca. 1905-[not after 2000]. [manuscript]. ca. 1905-[not after 2000]. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 271320680 Joseph Furphy is widely regarded as the "Father of the Australian novel." He mostly wrote under the pseudonym Tom Collins, and was extremely popular in Au...