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“Stella Australis”
A modest volume of poetry, verse, and brief prose offers a personal glimpse into the mind of an early‑twentieth‑century Australian writer. Dedicated to a fellow artist, the collection opens with a gentle meditation on the landscape of her homeland, inviting listeners to share the quiet wonder she finds in valleys, mountains, and sea. The author’s voice is intimate, acknowledging her own imperfections while hoping the words might bring a small pleasure to anyone who listens.
The pieces range from a solemn elegy for a fallen monarch to a vibrant celebration of Australia’s natural splendor, its shining Southern Cross, and the promise of a young nation. Themes of peace, hope, and universal brotherhood thread through the work, expressed in lyrical imagery of doves, olive branches, and the longing for harmony beyond war’s shadow. Listeners will be carried along the poet’s heartfelt yearning for beauty, justice, and a brighter future.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (121K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Chuck Greif, MFR and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
Jun 19, 2018
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1860–1936
An English-born Australian poet, she brought warmth and feeling to verse about Queensland, the wider Australian landscape, and civic life. Her story also includes an unusual second act as a successful Brisbane cafe owner and active public figure.
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