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Sydney Jephcott

1864 – 1951

Australian poet and farmer

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About Sydney Jephcott

Lived 1864 – 1951 (aged 86). Sydney Jephcott was a poet and botanical collector.

Poetry career He published his first poem in the 1888 Christmas edition of The Bulletin magazine and continued to publish his poetry until near his death in 1951.

Although not prolific — only two collections of his work were published in his lifetime — his work appeared in several important and influential Australian poetry anthologies, including An Anthology of Australian Verse (1907), Freedom on the Wallaby : Poems of the Australian People (1953), Bards in the Wilderness : Australian Colonial Poetry to 1920 (1970) and From the Ballads to Brennan (1964). Jephcott was described by literary critic Nettie Palmer as "...a remarkable man, full of humour and vision, as well as being a fine poet and literary influence."

Sydney Jephcott was read by Alfred Deakin, Australia's 2nd Prime Minister. Both Deakin and Jephcott exchanged written correspondence and the letters are available to be read at Australian National Library Canberra.Item 4/729-31. From Alfred Deakin to Sydney Jephcott, Item 4/728. From Sydney Jephcott to Alfred Deakin (Subseries 4.8.1)

Poetry collections The Secrets of the South : Australian Poems (1892) Penetralia (1912)

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Also known as
Sydney Wheeler Jephcott

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Sydney Jephcott?

Australian poet and farmer (1864–1951)

When was Sydney Jephcott born?

Sydney Jephcott was born on 30 November 1864 in Corryong, Victoria, Australia.

When did Sydney Jephcott die?

Sydney Jephcott died on 3 July 1951 in Albury.

What was Sydney Jephcott's occupation?

Sydney Jephcott was a poet and botanical collector.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sydney Jephcott

· Wikidata: Q22018757

· DBpedia: Sydney Jephcott

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