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Laurence Hynes Halloran Laurence Hynes Halloran i(A23479 works by) (a.k.a. L.H. Halloran; Lawrence Hynes Halloran; Laurence Hynes O'Halloran)
Also writes as: 'Aristophanes' (fl. 1824-1826) ; 'Lorenzo' ; 'Jack Vainspun' ; 'Philo-nauticus' ; 'Quid Pro Quo' ; 'Harry Hornet' ; 'Humphry Banyan' ; 'A-Y-T-M' ; 'Vindex' (fl. 1830-1831)
Born: Established: 29 Dec 1765 Meath (County),
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Ireland,
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Western Europe, Europe, ; Died: Ceased: 8 Mar 1831 Sydney City, Inner Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales,
Gender: Male
Arrived in Australia: 1819
Heritage: Irish
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1 To Rome i "GREAT Queen of Nations, once Immortal named,", Laurence Hynes Halloran , 1837 single work poetry
— Appears in: Sydney Times , 1 April vol. 4 no. 13 1837; (p. 4) 'On its decline and fall' (Webby).
1 A Commentary, Written Currente Calamo, on the Rev. C. P. N. Wilton's Prize Poem, Published in the Australian Almanack, for the Current Year 1831 i "Hail to the learned Cantab of St John's,", 'Vindex' (fl. 1830-1831) , 1831 single work poetry
— Appears in: The Sydney Monitor , 8 January vol. 6 no. 340 1831; (p. 3) 'Wilton's poem was pro-Darling; this,of course, is very anti the Governor. Claims Wilton's verses lacked poetry and truth but were given the prize on their subject matter alone. [The second stanza] begins "Hail Australasia! Britain's bulkiest daughter!"' (Webby)
1 Untitled Laurence Hynes Halloran , 1830 single work correspondence
— Appears in: The Sydney Monitor , 18 August vol. 5 no. 299 1830; (p. 2) Laurence H. Halloran, prompted by reading a 'Notice to Correspondents' published in the Sydney Gazette, declining publication of a letter from 'Vindex', states that 'it is a generally known fact, that for the last two or three years my writings in the public journals have born the signature, "Vindex"'. The rejected letter was not written by Halloran and, although he readily admits 'the right of a public writer to assume any signature', he wished the public to know that he disclaims authorship of the rejected letter.
1 Public Lectures Laurence Hynes Halloran , 1830 single work column
— Appears in: The Sydney Monitor , 14 July vol. 5 no. 289 1830; (p. 4) Laurence Halloran proposes to develop and deliver a series of six lectures on 'ancient and modern systems of Government, selected from the best authorities; and on the superior advantages of the British Constitution, over every other form, that human ingenuity and wisdom have been able to devise, as recorded in the annals of history'. Halloran proposes that he deliver one lecture every fortnight in the Grand Saloon at the Royal Hotel, beginning of 5 August 1830. He will chage one guinea for the whole course or five shillings per single lecture. Tickets could be purchased at Halloran's home in Park Street or at Mr. McGarvie's stationery warehouse in George St.
1 To the Public of New South Wales Laurence Hynes Halloran , 1830 single work column
— Appears in: The Sydney Monitor , 1 May vol. 5 no. 268 1830; (p. 1) Through the pages of the Sydney Monitor, Laurence Hynes Halloran sets out his proposal to publish a 'Weekly Miscellany' from which would be excluded all political comment and which would concentrate on 'moral, philosophical and literary' themes. Halloran cited the care of his 'numerous household' as the reason behind his 'renewed exertions in the Field of Literature' and requested prospective subscribers to leave payment with the printer Arthur Hill (q.v.). (Sydney Monitor, 5.268 (1 May 1830):1) It appears the 'Miscellany' was never published.
1 The Press 'Vindex' (fl. 1830-1831) , 1830 single work column
— Appears in: The Sydney Monitor , 23 January vol. 5 no. 240 1830; (p. 4)
1 Untitled 'Vindex' (fl. 1830-1831) , 1830 single work column
— Appears in: The Sydney Monitor , 20 January vol. 5 no. 239 1830; (p. 2)
1 The Press 'Vindex' (fl. 1830-1831) , 1830 single work column
— Appears in: The Sydney Monitor , 16 January vol. 5 no. 238 1830; (p. 3)
1 An Extemporaneous Effusion, on the Death of an Infant, Written Many Years Ago i "Sweet Babe, adieu! How short the span", Laurence Hynes Halloran , 1828 single work poetry
— Appears in: Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser , 8 August vol. 26 no. 1540 1828; (p. 4)
1 To Onlooker 'Quid Pro Quo' , 1827 single work correspondence
— Appears in: The Australian , 27 January no. 165 1827; (p. 2) '"Quid pro quo" desires to inform ''Onlooker" that [in] his attempt to identify him with "Spectator", he betrays a palpable error that commits either his judgment or his candour. "Quid Pro Quo" distinctly disclaims not only such identity, but all knowledge of "Spectator", the truth of which the Editor of The Australian can probably certify.'
1 To 'Spectator,' - (Impromptu.) : 'Two Dozen' i "Your verses, most fastidious 'Spectator,'", 'Quid Pro Quo' , 1827 single work poetry
— Appears in: The Australian , 17 January no. 162 1827; (p. 4) 'Reply to ['Lines Written on Reading Those Luminous Poems Designated Aurora Australis!'].' (Webby)
1 'The Gleaner' : A New Weekly Newspaper Laurence Hynes Halloran , 1827 single work column
— Appears in: The Monitor , 9 March vol. 2 no. 43 1827; (p. 344) The Australian , 1 March no. 174 1827; (p. 4) The Australian , 3 March no. 175 1827; (p. 1) The Australian , 6 March no. 176 1827; (p. 1) A prospectus for the Sydney newspaper, the Gleaner.
1 Untitled i "Yes! I have said and still I say", Laurence Hynes Halloran , 1827 single work poetry
— Appears in: The Gleaner , 17 May 1827; (p. 4) In defence of card playing, responding to criticism of 'To the Belles of Brighton'.
1 To the Belles of Brighton i "In these dull days, when the moist St. Swithin", Laurence Hynes Halloran , 1827 single work poetry
— Appears in: The Gleaner , 10 May 1827; (p. 4) 'Begs them to play cards on rainy days and give their winnings to distressed persons - such as himself.' (Webby)
1 'Three Dozen', or, 'A Pipe for a Tobacconist' i "I first adventure, follow me who list,", 'Quid Pro Quo' , 1827 single work poetry satire
— Appears in: The Gleaner , 30 June 1827; (p. 4) The Gleaner , 22 September 1827; (p. 2-3)

A satirical attack on Sydney merchant Horton James (the 'tobacconist'), who had outraged Laurence Hynes Halloran by comments made in a letter published in the Australian on 3 February, 1827, which supposedly defamed Halloran's daughter. James subsequently sued Robert Howe, editor of the Sydney Gazette, for publishing Halloran's intemperate letter of reply, and this poem was presumably written by Halloran in response to the outcome of the trial. Notably, the poem itself became the subject of a second libel action brought by James, this time against Halloran, as editor and publisher of the Gleaner.
1 The New AEra i "And lo! - to swell the aggregate of ills,", Laurence Hynes Halloran , 1827 extract poetry
— Appears in: The Gleaner , 14 July 1827; (p. 4) This extract is critical of the British Government's actions to provoke war with the United States.
1 A Paraphrase of the 109th Psalm i "Mighty God of Justice, rise ;", Laurence Hynes Halloran , 1827 single work poetry
— Appears in: The Gleaner , 7 July 1827; (p. 4)
1 To My Tenderly Beloved 'Anna' : An Extemporaneous Effusion i "My heart's best love! most dear of friends!", Laurence Hynes Halloran , 1827 single work poetry
— Appears in: The Gleaner , 7 July 1827; (p. 4)
1 To My Country i "Queen of the ocean! Europe's pride and dread!", Laurence Hynes Halloran , 1827 single work poetry
— Appears in: The Gleaner , 30 June 1827; (p. 4)
1 Deportation i "Thus having, with impartial quill,", Laurence Hynes Halloran , 1827 extract poetry
— Appears in: The Gleaner , 16 June 1827; (p. 4) Criticism of the system of convict transportation, whereby hardened criminals and minor offenders were placed together.
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