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J. A. V. Stevens J. A. V. Stevens i(A45002 works by) (a.k.a. John Austin Vivian Stevens)
Born: Established: 1893 ; Died: Ceased: 1966 Malvern, South Yarra - Glen Iris area, Melbourne - Inner South, Melbourne, Victoria,
Gender: Male
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1 This, Then, is War i "This, then, O God of Light, is modern war:", J. A. V. Stevens , 1942 single work poetry
— Appears in: Jindyworobak Anthology, 1942 1942; (p. 72)
1 The Leaf i "Now comes a leaf past my window,", J. A. V. Stevens , 1939 single work poetry
— Appears in: Bohemia : The All-Australian Literary Magazine , July no. 4 1939; (p. 2)
1 A Picture in Monochrome J. A. V. Stevens , 1939 single work review
— Appears in: Bohemia : The All-Australian Literary Magazine , July no. 4 1939; (p. 1)
— Review of Foveaux Kylie Tennant , 1939 single work novel
1 A Plague on Those Who Call me Jingler J. A. V. Stevens , 1939 single work criticism
— Appears in: Bohemia : The All-Australian Literary Magazine , June no. 3 1939; (p. 7) The author laments the fact that the terms 'jingle' and 'doggerel' are used to describe light or humourous verse.
1 The Rainbow i "The Dark Clouds are the Frown", J. A. V. Stevens , 1939 single work poetry
— Appears in: Bohemia : The All-Australian Literary Magazine , June no. 3 1939; (p. 2)
1 4 y separately published work icon Bohemia : The All-Australian Literary Magazine Harry W. Malloch (editor), Alan Mayle (editor), J. A. V. Stevens (editor), Harry W. Malloch (editor), Andrew G. Millett (editor), John Lynch (editor), John Kinmont Moir (editor), 1939 Melbourne : Bohemia Bread and Cheese Club , 1939-1967 Z869675 1939 periodical (17 issues)

The Melbourne Bread and Cheese Club, an all-male-society, was founded in 1938 to 'foster a knowledge and love of Australian literature, art and music and to cultivate an Australian sentiment.' To support this goal the monthly magazine Bohemia was founded in 1939.

Sixteen issues of Bohemia were published before wartime paper restrictions and a lack of support from advertisers and subscribers forced its closure in 1940. These issues included reviews, articles on publishing, poetry, short stories and club news. Although interest in earlier Australian writers reflected the club's traditional and patriotic stance, younger writers were also published in Bohemia, most notably Max Harris, Rex Ingamells, Harry Hooton and Gavin Casey.

Bohemia was revived in 1945 as a four-page club magazine. It remained in this form for many years, ceasing production in 1967.
1 Those Questions i "An article states that a wide range", J. A. V. Stevens , 1933 single work poetry
— Appears in: Maryborough Chronicle , 29 June 1933; (p. 3)
1 y separately published work icon In Fine Frenzy J. A. V. Stevens , Melbourne : Argonaut Press , 1930 Z1424574 1930 selected work poetry humour
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