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Bernard O'Dowd

1866–1953

Bernard O'Dowd (1866–1953) was an Australian poet, born at Ballarat, Victoria, who worked as a barrister and librarian.

His books include Dawnward? (1903) and The Bush (1912); his work is notable for its radical and visionary themes.

Poems (10)

  1. Love's Substitute
  2. Our Duty
  3. Australia
  4. Proletaria
  5. Young Democracy
  6. Love and Sacrifice
  7. The Cow
  8. True America's Message
  9. The Poet
  10. Last Stanzas of 'The Bush'

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