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{{Short description|Australian magazine}}
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==History==
==History==
''The Lone Hand'' was founded in 1907 by [[J. F. Archibald]] and [[Frank Fox (author)|Frank Fox]] as a monthly [[Australia]]n magazine of literature and poetry as a sister magazine to ''[[The Bulletin (Australian periodical)|The Bulletin]]''.<ref name="AustLit">{{cite web|url=http://www.austlit.edu.au/run?ex=ShowWork&workId=CZq%3B |title=The Lone Hand|work=Austlit|date=12 October 2009 |accessdate=28 December 2016}}</ref> It was modelled on ''[[Strand Magazine|The London Strand]]''.<ref name="Oxford">''The Oxford Companion to Australian Literature'' William H Wilde, Joy Hooton and Barry Andrews Oxford University Press 2nd ed. 1994 {{ISBN|0-19-553381-X}}</ref> Originally, Archibald had wanted the name ''Lone Hand'' for what became ''The Bulletin''.<ref name="Oxford"/> Once the magazine was established, Archibald had little to do with its running.<ref>{{cite web|author=Lawson, Sylvia|author-link=Sylvia Lawson|url=http://adbonline.anu.edu.au/biogs/A030046b.htm|title=Biography - Jules François Archibald|work=[[Australian Dictionary of Biography]] |date=10 September 1919|accessdate=28 December 2016}}</ref> It tended to echo the themes of ''The Bulletin''; Australian individuality and mateship, and support for the [[White Australia Policy]].
''The Lone Hand'' was founded in 1907 by [[J. F. Archibald]] and [[Frank Fox (author)|Frank Fox]] as a monthly [[Australia]]n magazine of literature and poetry as a sister magazine to ''[[The Bulletin (Australian periodical)|The Bulletin]]''.<ref name="AustLit">{{cite web|url=http://www.austlit.edu.au/run?ex=ShowWork&workId=CZq%3B |title=The Lone Hand|work=Austlit|date=12 October 2009 |accessdate=28 December 2016}}</ref> It was modelled on ''[[Strand Magazine|The London Strand]]''.<ref name="Oxford">''The Oxford Companion to Australian Literature'' William H Wilde, Joy Hooton and Barry Andrews Oxford University Press 2nd ed. 1994 {{ISBN|0-19-553381-X}}</ref> Originally, Archibald had wanted the name ''Lone Hand'' for what became ''The Bulletin''.<ref name="Oxford"/> Once the magazine was established, Archibald had little to do with its running.<ref>{{Citation |last=Lawson |first=Sylvia |title=Archibald, Jules François (1856–1919) |url=https://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/archibald-jules-francois-2896 |work=Australian Dictionary of Biography |access-date=2023-08-28 |place=Canberra |publisher=National Centre of Biography, Australian National University |language=en}}</ref> It tended to echo the themes of ''The Bulletin''; Australian individuality and [[mateship]], and support for the [[White Australia Policy]].


In common with ''The Bulletin'', contributions from the public were solicited and paid for at the 'going rate'. A remarkable innovation was a prize offered to readers who found errors (including typo's) in advertisements and contributions.<ref name="AustLit"/> It also sponsored the first Australian beauty contest in 1908 (after a challenge by the ''[[Chicago Tribune]]''), and featured columns by celebrities.<ref name="Oxford"/>
In common with ''The Bulletin'', contributions from the public were solicited and paid for at the 'going rate'. A remarkable innovation was a prize offered to readers who found errors (including typos) in advertisements and contributions.<ref name="AustLit"/> It also sponsored the first Australian beauty contest in 1908 (after a challenge by the ''[[Chicago Tribune]]''), and featured columns by celebrities.<ref name="Oxford"/>


The ''Lone Hand'' was an initial success. The first issue in May 1907 sold out its print run of 50,000 copies in three days; the second issue sold out in one.<ref name="Oxford"/> But two years later, faced with falling circulation and advertising revenue - mostly due to competition from overseas magazines, Fox instituted radical changes, adding a women's section and fashion photography.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nishi.slv.vic.gov.au/latrobejournal/issue/latrobe-76/t1-g-t7.html |title=Tracing the Origins of Australian Fashion Photography|publisher=La Trobe Journal|date=Spring 2005|accessdate=28 December 2016}}</ref> The price of the magazine was also dropped from 1 shilling to 6 pence, and the language used in its editorials was softened to engage a broader audience. In 1914 links with ''The Bulletin'' were cut. By 1919 the magazine was being published in a larger format, with more articles on higher quality paper. However, when the price was adjusted again to 9 pence, circulation dropped and continuing the production became unsustainable. February 1928 was the last issue published.<ref name="AustLit"/>
The ''Lone Hand'' was an initial success. The first issue in May 1907 sold out its print run of 50,000 copies in three days; the second issue sold out in one.<ref name="Oxford"/> But two years later, faced with falling circulation and advertising revenue, mostly due to competition from overseas magazines, Fox instituted radical changes, adding a [[women's section]] and fashion photography.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nishi.slv.vic.gov.au/latrobejournal/issue/latrobe-76/t1-g-t7.html |title=Tracing the Origins of Australian Fashion Photography|publisher=La Trobe Journal|date=Spring 2005|accessdate=28 December 2016}}</ref> The price of the magazine was also dropped from 1 shilling to 6 pence, and the language used in its editorials was softened to engage a broader audience. In 1914, links with ''The Bulletin'' were cut. By 1919 the magazine was being published in a larger format, with more articles on higher quality paper. However, when the price was adjusted again to 9 pence, circulation dropped and continuing the production became unsustainable. February 1928 was the last issue published.<ref name="AustLit"/>


== Contributors ==
== Contributors ==
[[File:Souter, David Henry - cover of The Lone Hand (1909).jpg|thumb|Cover design by [[David Henry Souter]] of the September 1909 edition]]
[[File:Souter, David Henry - cover of The Lone Hand (1909).jpg|thumb|upright|Cover design by [[David Henry Souter]] of the September 1909 edition]]
Major contributors included:
Major contributors included:


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* [[J. F. Archibald]] 1907
* [[J. F. Archibald]] 1907
* Frank Fox 1907 – 1909
* (later Sir) [[Frank Fox (author)|Frank Fox]] 1907–1909
* [[Arthur Henry Adams|A. H. Adams]] 1909 – 1911
* [[Arthur Henry Adams|A. H. Adams]] 1909–1911
* [[Bertram Stevens (critic)|Bertram Stevens]] 1912 – 1919
* [[Bertram Stevens (critic)|Bertram Stevens]] 1912–1919
* [[Walter Jago]] 1919 – 1928
* [[Walter Jago]] 1919–1928


==Notes==
==Notes==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* [http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-358884931 ''The Lone hand''] on [[Trove]]
* [http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-358884931 ''The Lone hand''] on [[Trove]]
* [https://search.sl.nsw.gov.au/primo-explore/fulldisplay?docid=SLNSW_ALMA2198552570002626&context=L&vid=SLNSW&search_scope=EEA&tab=default_tab&lang=en_US The Lone Hand - State Library of New South Wales]
* [https://search.sl.nsw.gov.au/primo-explore/fulldisplay?docid=SLNSW_ALMA2198552570002626&context=L&vid=SLNSW&search_scope=EEA&tab=default_tab&lang=en_US The Lone Hand – State Library of New South Wales]


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Latest revision as of 07:08, 23 February 2024

The Lone Hand
Cover of the July 1907 edition
Cover of the July 1907 edition
Former editors
CategoriesLiterature and poetry
FrequencyMonthly
Founder
Founded1907
First issueMay 1907; 117 years ago (1907-05)
Final issueFebruary 1928 (1928-02)
CountryAustralia
Based inSydney

The Lone Hand was a monthly Australian magazine of literature and poetry published between 1907 and 1928. The magazine was based in Sydney.[1]

History

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The Lone Hand was founded in 1907 by J. F. Archibald and Frank Fox as a monthly Australian magazine of literature and poetry as a sister magazine to The Bulletin.[1] It was modelled on The London Strand.[2] Originally, Archibald had wanted the name Lone Hand for what became The Bulletin.[2] Once the magazine was established, Archibald had little to do with its running.[3] It tended to echo the themes of The Bulletin; Australian individuality and mateship, and support for the White Australia Policy.

In common with The Bulletin, contributions from the public were solicited and paid for at the 'going rate'. A remarkable innovation was a prize offered to readers who found errors (including typos) in advertisements and contributions.[1] It also sponsored the first Australian beauty contest in 1908 (after a challenge by the Chicago Tribune), and featured columns by celebrities.[2]

The Lone Hand was an initial success. The first issue in May 1907 sold out its print run of 50,000 copies in three days; the second issue sold out in one.[2] But two years later, faced with falling circulation and advertising revenue, mostly due to competition from overseas magazines, Fox instituted radical changes, adding a women's section and fashion photography.[4] The price of the magazine was also dropped from 1 shilling to 6 pence, and the language used in its editorials was softened to engage a broader audience. In 1914, links with The Bulletin were cut. By 1919 the magazine was being published in a larger format, with more articles on higher quality paper. However, when the price was adjusted again to 9 pence, circulation dropped and continuing the production became unsustainable. February 1928 was the last issue published.[1]

Contributors

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Cover design by David Henry Souter of the September 1909 edition

Major contributors included:

Editors

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Editors were:[1]

Notes

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v "The Lone Hand". Austlit. 12 October 2009. Retrieved 28 December 2016.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h The Oxford Companion to Australian Literature William H Wilde, Joy Hooton and Barry Andrews Oxford University Press 2nd ed. 1994 ISBN 0-19-553381-X
  3. ^ Lawson, Sylvia, "Archibald, Jules François (1856–1919)", Australian Dictionary of Biography, Canberra: National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, retrieved 28 August 2023
  4. ^ "Tracing the Origins of Australian Fashion Photography". La Trobe Journal. Spring 2005. Retrieved 28 December 2016.
  5. ^ "photo-web". photo-web. Retrieved 28 December 2016.
  6. ^ "Works in The Lone Hand by C.J. Dennis (1876-1938)". Middle Miss. Retrieved 28 December 2016.
  7. ^ Art search

Further reading

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  • Kit Taylor (1977). A history with indexes of the Lone hand, the Australian monthly. J.B. Hobbs. ISBN 978-0-9596824-0-3.
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