Bound in full leather over the original covers

Component identifier:

Item 82

Content Summary:

With pencil drawing of C.J. Dennis as 'The Bloke'.

Together with letter from Lewis Berger sons, 15 February 1963, replying to a query about the brochure. They write: '...This company was closely associated with the Bridge at the time of its construction as we supplied all the paint used originally (approximately 60,000 gallons) and it was decided apparently, that this success should be promoted to all our customers in Australia. This brochure was the means adopted to pass on this message of successful association with such a large project as the bridge. Mr C.J. Dennis was commissioned to write the poem by this company and no one seems to recall just how many copies were run off, but it would appear that at least 20,000 were run initially, and we do not believe any further reprints were made. The original manuscript is known to have been retained by the company, although at the time of writing, cannot be located. Unfortunately, I cannot find a spare copy and copies owned privately, none other appears to exist. The publication occurred in 1932 and was printed by John Sands, Sydney, and copyright was registered'. This letter from the Advertising Manager to Chaplin

Also with the above copy is autograph letter from Hal Gye to Chaplin April 14, 1954, with mention of this brochure.

Immediate source of acquisition:

The collection was purchased from Harry Chaplin in 1981.

Names:

Chaplin, Harry F.

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