[Editor: This poem, warning about the dangers of drop bears, was published in The Emu Plains Gazette (Emu Plains, NSW), 17 September 1891.] Danger in the Bush Oh, traveller, please take especial care, When out walking, of the dreaded bear, For, in the trees, they’re at … [Read more...] about Danger in the Bush [poem re drop bears, 17 September 1891]
poetry
The Lass of Yackandandah [poem, 11 June 1857]
[Editor: This poem was published in Melbourne Punch (Melbourne, Vic.), 11 June 1857.] Colonial lyrics. The Lass of Yackandandah. Let poets sing of English girls, Their beauty and their candour; Give me a sweeter nymph than all,— The lass of Yackandandah. When … [Read more...] about The Lass of Yackandandah [poem, 11 June 1857]
White Australia [poem by John Shaw Neilson, 1906]
[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was written in 1906.] White Australia Child of the white man — welcome to thy place; Great are thy needs and piteous is thy cry. If thou art scorned — alas, the race is lost; Thy mother’s love is in her watchful eye. For very … [Read more...] about White Australia [poem by John Shaw Neilson, 1906]
White or Brown [poem, 2 September 1905]
[Editor: This poem, which is critical of Asian immigration (and implicitly supportive of the White Australia Policy), was published in The Worker (Sydney, NSW), 2 September 1905.] White or Brown. [For The Worker.] Listen, ye men whose skins are white, in a country … [Read more...] about White or Brown [poem, 2 September 1905]
Modern Valentines [poem by “Den” (C. J. Dennis), 15 February 1937]
[Editor: This poem, by “Den” (C. J. Dennis), written for Valentine’s Day, was published in The Herald (Melbourne, Vic.), 15 February 1937.] Modern Valentines By “Den” Yesterday, February 14th, was St. Valentine’s Day; but the old custom of the exchange of valentines … [Read more...] about Modern Valentines [poem by “Den” (C. J. Dennis), 15 February 1937]
The Song of the Rollicking Rouseabout [poem, 9 September 1893]
[Editor: This poem, regarding the pay rates of workers in the shearing industry, was published in The Worker (Sydney, NSW), 9 September 1893.] The Song of the Rollicking Rouseabout. Shearing season fast approaches, Squatters giving smaller pay: Fifteen bob a week and … [Read more...] about The Song of the Rollicking Rouseabout [poem, 9 September 1893]
A Fable: The Pig and the Neck Yoke [poem, 6 July 1806]
[Editor: This poem was published in The Sydney Gazette, and New South Wales Advertiser (Sydney, NSW), 6 July 1806.] A Fable. The Pig and the Neck Yoke. A pig, condemn’d to wear an irksome yoke, Some short time since a Gard’ner thus bespoke: ‘Good morrow neighbour -- … [Read more...] about A Fable: The Pig and the Neck Yoke [poem, 6 July 1806]
Autumn — The Golden Age [poem by “Wayfarer”, 1 June 1935]
[Editor: This poem, by “Wayfarer”, regarding autumn and wattle trees, was published in The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, NSW), 1 June 1935.] Autumn — The Golden Age. Golden is the poplar, Golden is the plane, Cassias are bending ’Neath their golden mane. In the … [Read more...] about Autumn — The Golden Age [poem by “Wayfarer”, 1 June 1935]
The Bilby and the Bunny [poem by Tom Freeman, 2 January 1908]
[Editor: This poem, by Tom Freeman, was published in The Worker (Sydney, NSW), 2 January 1908.] The Bilby and the Bunny. [For The Worker.] The Bilby came to the Wombat’s lodge While out on a jaunt one day. “Ho, Sloucher! How fares the world with you?” He hailed in a … [Read more...] about The Bilby and the Bunny [poem by Tom Freeman, 2 January 1908]
To a China Shepherdess [poem, 28 January 1953]
[Editor: This poem, by “Graftonite”, was published in The Daily Examiner (Grafton, NSW), 28 January 1953.] To a China Shepherdess A poem inspired by a China shepherdess seen in a Clarence River home. Little shepherdess, how sweet you look Upon the old book shelf, with … [Read more...] about To a China Shepherdess [poem, 28 January 1953]
A Vision of Peace [poem by Edward Hunt, 5 August 1946]
[Editor: This poem, by Edward Hunt, was published in The Daily Examiner (Grafton, NSW), 5 August 1946.] A Vision of Peace Since man dreamed dreams and visions saw The gleam of peace has caught his gaze, By prophet’s word and scholar’s lore And many a poet’s noble … [Read more...] about A Vision of Peace [poem by Edward Hunt, 5 August 1946]
A Strike Story [poem by Surcingle (Barcroft Boake), 9 January 1892]
[Editor: This poem by “Surcingle” (Barcroft Boake) was published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 9 January 1892.] A Strike Story. (For The Bulletin.) “Flash” Harry stood and scratched his ear, They called him so, their reason I’ll demonstrate and make as clear As … [Read more...] about A Strike Story [poem by Surcingle (Barcroft Boake), 9 January 1892]
The Phantom Moorings [poem by Barcroft H. Boake, December 1903]
[Editor: This poem by Barcroft H. Boake was published in The Sun, December 1903.] The Phantom Moorings. A Legend of Lavender Bay. (An unpublished poem by the late Barcroft H. Boake). On Lavender the moon broke bright — the Bay looked sweetly pretty: Across its … [Read more...] about The Phantom Moorings [poem by Barcroft H. Boake, December 1903]
An Easter Rhyme — Rather Late [poem by Barcroft H. Boake, 7 May 1892]
[Editor: This poem by Barcroft H. Boake was published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 7 May 1892.] [An Easter Rhyme — Rather Late.] Easter Monday in the city — Rattle, rattle, rumble, rush; Tom and Jerry, Nell and Kitty, All the down-the-harbour “push,” Little thought … [Read more...] about An Easter Rhyme — Rather Late [poem by Barcroft H. Boake, 7 May 1892]
Verses by Barcroft Boake: A Bush School-Girl [poem by Barcroft Boake, 11 July 1907]
[Editor: This poem, by Barcroft Boake, was published in Australia (Sydney, NSW), 11 July 1907. Under the heading “Verses by Barcroft Boake” were printed three (supposedly) previously-unpublished poems written by Barcroft Boake: 1) The Minstrel’s Curse, 2) A Bush School-Girl, and … [Read more...] about Verses by Barcroft Boake: A Bush School-Girl [poem by Barcroft Boake, 11 July 1907]
Verses by Barcroft Boake: The Minstrel’s Curse [poem by Barcroft Boake, 11 July 1907]
[Editor: This poem, by Barcroft Boake, was published in Australia (Sydney, NSW), 11 July 1907. Under the heading “Verses by Barcroft Boake” were printed three (supposedly) previously unpublished poems written by Barcroft Boake: 1) The Minstrel’s Curse, 2) A Bush School-Girl, and … [Read more...] about Verses by Barcroft Boake: The Minstrel’s Curse [poem by Barcroft Boake, 11 July 1907]
A Bushman’s Love (A Fragment) [poem by Barcroft Boake, 16 January 1897]
[Editor: This poem, by Barcroft Boake, was published in “The Red Page” section of The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 16 January 1897. The poem, as originally published, was untitled; the title given here is that used in the second edition of Where the Dead Men Lie and Other Poems … [Read more...] about A Bushman’s Love (A Fragment) [poem by Barcroft Boake, 16 January 1897]
Our Visitor [poem by Barcroft H. Boake, 3 December 1892]
[Editor: This poem, by Barcroft H. Boake, was published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 3 December 1892.] Our Visitor. There’s a fellow on the station (He dropped in on a call, Just casually — to stay a pleasant week), He’s a banker’s near relation, Strangely built, … [Read more...] about Our Visitor [poem by Barcroft H. Boake, 3 December 1892]
Jimmy Wood: A Bar-Room Ballad [poem by Barcroft H. Boake, 7 May 1892]
[Editor: This poem by Barcroft H. Boake was published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 7 May 1892.] Jimmy Wood. A Bar-Room Ballad. There came a lonely Briton to the town, A solitary Briton with a mission, He’d vowed a vow to put all “shouting” down, To relegate it to … [Read more...] about Jimmy Wood: A Bar-Room Ballad [poem by Barcroft H. Boake, 7 May 1892]
To Rolf Boldrewood [poem by B. H. Boake, 9 October 1891]
[Editor: This poem, by Barcroft Boake, was published in The Albury Banner, and Wodonga Express (Albury, NSW), 9 October 1891.] To Rolf Boldrewood. I cannot climb fame’s tower and ring An ever-sounding chime, I only have the art to string Poor phrases into rhyme, Nor … [Read more...] about To Rolf Boldrewood [poem by B. H. Boake, 9 October 1891]
A Few Verses [poem by Barcroft Boake]
[Editor: This poem by Barcroft Boake was published in Where the Dead Men Lie and Other Poems (1897).] A Few Verses With appropriate illustrations 1 Miss Jean I’ve commanded My faltering Muse To write you some verses: She dare not refuse 2 It’s your birthday and … [Read more...] about A Few Verses [poem by Barcroft Boake]
Where the Dead Men Lie [poem by Barcroft Boake]
[Editor: This poem by Barcroft Boake was published in Where the Dead Men Lie and Other Poems (1897).] Where the Dead Men Lie Out on the wastes of the Never Never — That’s where the dead men lie! There where the heat-waves dance for ever — That’s where the dead men … [Read more...] about Where the Dead Men Lie [poem by Barcroft Boake]
Desiree [poem by Barcroft Boake]
[Editor: This poem by Barcroft Boake was published in Where the Dead Men Lie and Other Poems (1897).] Désirée. Will she spring with a blush from the arms of Dawn, When the sleepy songsters prune Their dewy vestments on bush and thorn, And the jovial magpie winds his … [Read more...] about Desiree [poem by Barcroft Boake]
Featherstonhaugh [poem by Barcroft Boake]
[Editor: This poem by Barcroft Boake was published in Where the Dead Men Lie and Other Poems (1897).] Featherstonhaugh Brookong station lay half-asleep — Dozed in the waning western glare. ’Twas before the run had been stocked with sheep, And only cattle depastured … [Read more...] about Featherstonhaugh [poem by Barcroft Boake]
At Devlin’s Siding [poem by Barcroft Boake]
[Editor: This poem by Barcroft Boake was published in Where the Dead Men Lie and Other Poems (1897).] At Devlin’s Siding What made the porter stare so hard? what made the porter stare And eye the tall young woman and the bundle that she bare? What made the tall young … [Read more...] about At Devlin’s Siding [poem by Barcroft Boake]