Item F1159 - [Poems]

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F1159

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[Poems]

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  • 1965 (Creation)

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2 l. ; 33 cm.

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Name of creator

(1905-1980)

Biographical history

Martin Nelson Haley was born on 7 July 1905 in New Farm, Brisbane. His parents, Nelson Nathan Haley and Mary Josephine (née Kiely), moved Martin and his two younger siblings to Nambour in 1907. Educated at the local primary school, he subsequently entered St Joseph’s College, Nudgee, in 1918 on a state scholarship. Initially working in banking, he turned to education in 1925 and began his long career as a schoolteacher, teaching at various institutions in Queensland until his retirement in 1970. In 1933, he began contributing to The Catholic leader and other religious publications. He came to be regarded as one of Queensland’s most distinguished poets, though he never gained widespread mainstream recognition. Haley was also a prolific writer of historical articles. He was involved with the Catholic Poetry Society of Queensland (founded by Paul Grano), the Catholic Readers’ and Writers’ society, and the Catholic Writers’ Movement. He published numerous books of verse and translations, and served as editor of Vista in his later years. Survived by his wife and three daughters, Haley died on 18 October 1980 in Paddington, Brisbane.

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Two poems presented by Martin Haley for the Writers Guild of Queensland.
Rime for Queensland schools accompanied by brief notes.
Titles: Rime for Queensland schools -- Caloundra Rimes.

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Unrestricted access.

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  • English

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Reprinted from a copy owned by W.W. Thomson, January 1975.

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Typescript (photocopy)

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991008275759703131

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Migrated

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Migrated from LMS: April 2019, P.A.

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