Some critics have even speculated that Baum was inspired by Australia, in naming the Land of Oz: "In Ozma of Oz (1907), Dorothy gets back to Oz as the result of a storm at sea while she and Uncle Henry are travelling by ship to Australia.
Beberapa pengkritik berspekulasi bahwa Baum terilhami oleh Australia, dalam menamai Land of Oz: "Dalam Ozma of Oz (1907) Dorothy mundur menuju Oz karena adanya badai di laut sedangkan dia dan Paman Henry berkunjung ke Australia menggunakan perahu.