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Contemporary References to Francis Adams

222. Bulletin, 10 Sept 1887:5. A notice that Madeline Brown’s Murderer – “a shilling dreadful” – is to be published by Kemp and Boyce of Melbourne in an edition of 10,000.

223. Par. “In Bohemia.” Boomerang, 19 Nov 1887:4. FA expected to return to Brisbane 10 December, lung and throat diseases insist upon his retreat to the backblocks.

224. Par. Bulletin, 18 Feb 1888:9. FA seen around Brisbane in a pith helmet, known to larrikins as “Robinson Crusoe.”

225. Par. Bulletin, 31 March 1888:13. Review of Sladen’s Australian Ballads and Rhymes.

226. Jephcott, Sydney. Letter “A Voice from the Bush.” Bulletin, 5 May 1888:5. Replying in part to FA’s letter, see 98 above.

227. Par. Bulletin, 8 March 1890:7. Notice with photograph: Mr. F.W.L.A. is going to England.

228. Par. Boomerang, 2 Nov 1890:7. FA “the man who beyond all others helped to enlist labour on the side of Mcllwraith and party during the last (election.”

229. Par. Worker (Brisbane), 7 May 1891:3. “Francis Adams is now, we regret to say, ill in the south of France. All comrades wish him a speedy recovery of health. Justice.”

230. Par. Worker, 31 Oct 1891:2. FA’s comments on American and Australian workers.

231. Par. Worker, 14 Nov 1891:2. FA’s articles on Australia attracting some attention in England.

232. Par. Worker, 28 Nov 1891:2.

233. Par. “Political Points.” Bulletin, 6 Aug 1892:9. On fall of Sir George Dibbs.

234. Par. “Personal Items.” Bulletin, 12 Nov 1892:10. On reviews of FA by Review of Reviews (Australasian edn) and the World (London).

235. Par. Bulletin, 26 Nov 1892:10. On National Observer’s scathing review of The Melbournians.

236. Par. Bulletin, 24 Dec 1892:10. On FA’s dedication of The Melbournians to Sir Thomas Mcllwraith.

237. Fitzgerald, John D. Letter “Adams on Davitt.” Bulletin, 4 March 1893:7. Response to FA’s letter of 18 Feb 1893 (see 125 above).

238. Gunn, Joseph. Letter “Adams on Davitt.” Bulletin, 25 March 1893:19. Responding to FA’s letter of 18 Feb. and Fitzgerald’s letter (see 237).

239. Par. Bulletin, 29 April 1893:10. Report that FA hopes to return to Australia at the end of the year.

240. Bookman (London), 4.20 (May 1893):43-44. Article about FA’s literary career – see also 200 in same issue.

241. Gill, Frances. Table Talk (Melbourne), 22 Sept 1893:4.

242. Clarion (Manchester), 30 Sept 1893:2. Note on Songs of the Army of the Night (38-40).

243. Par. Bulletin, 14 Oct 1893:10. Information on FA’s parents.

244. Clarion (Manchester), 28 Oct 1893:6. Competition for best criticism on Songs of the Army of the Night (Item 38-40).

245. Par. Bulletin, 4 Nov 1893:8. Rumour that Douglas Sladen is editing a selection of FA’s writings.

246. Archer, William. “The Ethics of Suicide.” Free Review (London), I (Nov 1893): 129.

247. Par. Bulletin, 18 Nov 1893:8. On FA’s will and literary executor.

248. Sirius [pseud.]. “Francis Adams.” Free Review (London), 1 (March 1894):551.

249. “Are Australians Cruel?” Bulletin, 9 June 1894:6-7.

250. Anon. “The Poetry and Prose of Francis Adams.” Saturday Review, 78 (21 July 1894):75.

251. “The Coming Australian.” Bulletin, 10 Nov 1894:6.

252. Bulletin, 29 Dec 1894:6. Brief reference to The Australians.

253. Sigma [Pseud, of H.S. Salt], “Francis Adams: A Poet of Socialism.” Progressive Review, June 1897:233-41.

254. Bulletin [2 March 1906?] Unsigned letter claiming that FA’s story (“Thirteen”) in Bulletin, 15 Feb was derived from one Jack Archibald used to tell. Clipping in Stephens file, Mitchell Library MSS 4937/11, State Library of New South Wales. Original not located.

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