This article presents a list of the historical events and publications of Australian literature during 1853.
Events The Illustrated Sydney News newspaper published its first edition on 8 October 1853. It ceased publication in February 1894.
Books John Lang The Forger's Wife, or, Emily Orford The Wetherbys, Father and Son, or, Sundry Chapters of Indian Experience
Short stories John Lang – "The Ghost upon the Rail"
Poetry
Charles Harpur – The Bushrangers, a Play in Five Acts, and Other Poems
Drama Francis Belfield – The Mysteries of Sydney
Births
28 September – Bertha McNamara (in Poland), writer and political activist (died 1931)
See also 1853 in poetry 1853 in literature List of years in literature List of years in Australian literature
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