In English literature, an elegy is a poem of serious reflection, typically a lament for the dead.
Henry Lawson was born on June 17, 1867, in Grenfell, Australia. He wrote short stories and ballad-like poems, illuminating the lives of rural, working Australians. Lawson is often called Australia's greatest writer..
Sir Henry Parkes. (1816â1896). Henry Parkes was a politician and was premier of New South Wales five times. Born in England, Parkes had little schooling.He arrived in Australia in 1839, went into business and started a newspaper. He was interested in politics and wanted changes in the way New South Wales was governed.ir Henry Parkes. (1816â1896). Henry Parkes was a politician and was premier of New South Wales five times. Born in England, Parkes had little schooling.