This article presents a list of the historical events and publications of Australian literature during 1939.
The Queenslander ceases publication after the last edition on February 22 1939.[1] The magazine was first published on February 3 1866 by Thomas Blacket Stephens in Brisbane and published serialised novels, poems and short stories by many Australian writers.
Award | Author | Title | Publisher |
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ALS Gold Medal[22] | Xavier Herbert | Capricornia | Angus and Robertson |
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C.J. Dennis Memorial Prize[23] | Brian Vrepont | "The Miracle'" |
A list, ordered by date of birth (and, if the date is either unspecified or repeated, ordered alphabetically by surname) of births in 1939 of Australian literary figures, authors of written works or literature-related individuals follows, including year of death.
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A list, ordered by date of death (and, if the date is either unspecified or repeated, ordered alphabeticallybysurname) of deaths in 1939 of Australian literary figures, authors of written works or literature-related individuals follows, including year of birth.
Years in Australian literature (1855–present)
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