William Baylebridge
Australian writer
Also known as: Charles William Blocksidge
William Baylebridge (born Dec. 12, 1883, Brisbane, Queen., Australia—died May 7, 1942, Sydney) was a poet and short-story writer considered one of the leading writers of Australia in his day. The son of an auctioneer, he was educated in Brisbane, then at the age of 25 went to England, where he published his first booklet of verse, Songs o’ the South (1908). He also travelled to France and Egypt. He returned to Australia in 1919...