[Editor: This song was published in Old Bush Songs: Composed and Sung in the Bushranging, Digging, and Overlanding Days (8th edition, 1932), edited by Banjo Paterson.] Dunn, Gilbert and Ben Hall Come! all ye lads of loyalty, and listen to my tale; A story of bushranging … [Read more...] about Dunn, Gilbert and Ben Hall [song]
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Bold Jack Donahoo (Another Version) [song]
[Editor: This song was published in Old Bush Songs: Composed and Sung in the Bushranging, Digging, and Overlanding Days (8th edition, 1932), edited by Banjo Paterson.] Bold Jack Donahoe (Another Version) ’Twas of a valiant highwayman and outlaw of disdain, Who’d … [Read more...] about Bold Jack Donahoo (Another Version) [song]
South Australia (also known as “Bound for South Australia”) [folk music, lyrics]
[Editor: This song is an sea shanty, believed to be of British origin. With its Australian theme and wide popularity, it has become part of Australia’s folk music tradition. Click here to see some videos of this song being played. As is common with folk songs which have been … [Read more...] about South Australia (also known as “Bound for South Australia”) [folk music, lyrics]
Voices of Anzac [song by L. E. Homfray, August 1917]
[Editor: This song by L. E. Homfray was published in The Bush Brother (Dubbo, NSW), August 1917.] Voices of Anzac. Upon the shores of Anzac In many a nameless grave, Australia’s sons are sleeping, Her heroes, true and brave. The call to arms was sounding, And in … [Read more...] about Voices of Anzac [song by L. E. Homfray, August 1917]
Christ the King [hymn by Lucy E. Homfray, 22 December 1942]
[Editor: This hymn by L. E. Homfray was published in The Bush Brother (Dubbo, NSW), 22 December 1942.] Christ the King. Christ, the King of Glory, At Thy feet I kneel, To Thy gracious mercy Humbly I appeal. Christ, the King of Heaven, Hear me, as I plead, For my … [Read more...] about Christ the King [hymn by Lucy E. Homfray, 22 December 1942]
Ex-Senator McColl in a new role [12 August 1915]
[Editor: This article, which includes some songs by James McColl (1844-1929), was published in The Kyneton Guardian (Kyneton, Vic.), 12 August 1915.] Ex-Senator McColl in a new role. Up in Bendigo they had, notwithstanding the rain, on Australian Red Cross Day an … [Read more...] about Ex-Senator McColl in a new role [12 August 1915]
Hymn for Absent Soldiers and Sailors [hymn by L. E. Homfray, 1915]
[Editor: This hymn, words written by L. E. Homfray, with music by Maud Ingoldby, was published as a single-sided leaflet in 1915.] Sold for the Benefit of the Red Cross Fund. Hymn for Absent Soldiers and Sailors. M. INGOLDBY. [music notes] Lord, we plead for … [Read more...] about Hymn for Absent Soldiers and Sailors [hymn by L. E. Homfray, 1915]
An “Australaise” [song by Allan F. Wilson, 20 March 1909]
[Editor: This song by Allan F. Wilson was published in the Geelong Advertiser (South Geelong, Vic.), 20 March 1909.] An “Australaise.” (With apologies to the shade of Rouget de L’Isle.) Rouse ye, all leal and true Australians, Our country’s foes are near at … [Read more...] about An “Australaise” [song by Allan F. Wilson, 20 March 1909]
A War Song [by Caleb, 22 October 1892]
[Editor: This pro-union song was published in The Worker (Brisbane, Qld.), 22 October 1892.] A War Song. Rise! Australian sons of Labour, Hearken to the bugle’s bray, Buckle on your shield and sabre, Gird you for the fray. Burst the Tyrant’s chains asunder Which … [Read more...] about A War Song [by Caleb, 22 October 1892]
Song of Anti-White [song by Mary Gilmore, 8 April 1920]
[Editor: This song by Mary Gilmore was published in the “For Worker Women” column (“Conducted by Mary Gilmore”), in The Australian Worker (Sydney, NSW), 8 April 1920.] Song of Anti-White. (With special reference to the “Sydney Morning Herald” and other papers with a cold … [Read more...] about Song of Anti-White [song by Mary Gilmore, 8 April 1920]
Sons of New Britannia [song by “The Colonel” (W. T. Goodge), 18 October 1899]
[Editor: This song by W. T. Goodge (using his pseudonym of “The Colonel”) was published in his “Nutshells” column in the Orange Leader, 18 October 1899.] [Sons of New Britannia] After a vain effort to stave off an attack of the prevailing epidemic of war fever the Colonel … [Read more...] about Sons of New Britannia [song by “The Colonel” (W. T. Goodge), 18 October 1899]
Call All Hands [song by W. T. Goodge, 30 December 1899]
[Editor: This song by W. T. Goodge was published in The Orange Leader, 30 December 1899. It was previously published in The Daily Telegraph on 28 December 1899, but with several lines omitted (the The Orange Leader printed the full version). This song was written at the time of … [Read more...] about Call All Hands [song by W. T. Goodge, 30 December 1899]
Hymn for Airmen [hymn by L. E. Homfray, 31 July 1940]
[Editor: This hymn, written during the Second World War (1939-1945), by L. E. Homfray, was published in The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales (Taree, NSW), 31 July 1940.] Hymn for Airmen. Tune: Old Hundredth. Oh! Thou … [Read more...] about Hymn for Airmen [hymn by L. E. Homfray, 31 July 1940]
Hymn for Peace [hymn by L. E. Homfray]
[Editor: This hymn by L. E. Homfray was published in Australians, Awake! And Other Poems (1915).] Hymn for Peace. Tune 225, A. & M. Hymns. Oh! God of every nation Our cry goes up to Thee, And at Thy throne of glory We fall on bended knee. Remember not our … [Read more...] about Hymn for Peace [hymn by L. E. Homfray]
Hymn for Peace: Give Peace in our Time, O Lord [hymn by L. E. Homfray]
[Editor: This hymn by L. E. Homfray was published in Australians, Awake! And Other Poems (1915).] Hymn for Peace. Give Peace in our Time, O Lord. Tune 370, A. & M. Hymns. God of our Fathers, hear us now, Before Whose Throne all nations bow, Defend us from the … [Read more...] about Hymn for Peace: Give Peace in our Time, O Lord [hymn by L. E. Homfray]
The Call of the Empire [song by L. E. Homfray]
[Editor: This song by L. E. Homfray was published in Australians, Awake! And Other Poems (1915).] The Call of the Empire. We have heard the cry of battle And answered to the call, For the soldiers of the Empire Together stand or fall. Chorus: For the glory of the … [Read more...] about The Call of the Empire [song by L. E. Homfray]
Australians, Awake! [song by L. E. Homfray]
[Editor: This song by L. E. Homfray was published in Australians, Awake! And Other Poems (1915).] Australians, Awake! Awake! awake! ye sons of fair Australia, Your King and country need your help to-day, A voice is calling ’mid the roar of battle, And shall not you for … [Read more...] about Australians, Awake! [song by L. E. Homfray]
The Broken-Hearted Shearer [song, 1 January 1886]
[Editor: A song published in The Burrowa News, 1 January 1886.] The Broken-Hearted Shearer. Air — “Wearing of the Green.” I’m a broken-hearted shearer, and ashamed to show my face, The way that I’ve been treated is s shame and a disgrace; I raked a cheque together, … [Read more...] about The Broken-Hearted Shearer [song, 1 January 1886]
A Bullock-Driver’s Song [song by Louis Esson]
[Editor: This song by Louis Esson was published in Red Gums and Other Verses (1912).] A Bullock-Driver’s Song. Gerrout! Yer gives er man the drought Callin’ yer, an’ haulin’ yer In the crick an’ out. * * * Mud an’ slush an’ slime! Yer Hindu calves, it’s … [Read more...] about A Bullock-Driver’s Song [song by Louis Esson]
“Swinging Douglas” [song by Louis Esson]
[Editor: This song by Louis Esson was published in Red Gums and Other Verses (1912). This was one of two songs published in the book under the heading “Two Bush Songs”; the second was A Bullock-Driver’s Song.] Two Bush Songs. “Swinging Douglas.” (A Splitter’s … [Read more...] about “Swinging Douglas” [song by Louis Esson]
I Will Pray for Thee: A Song [song by Agnes Neale]
[Editor: This poem by Agnes Neale was published in Shadows and Sunbeams (1890).] I Will Pray for Thee: A Song. O I will pray for thee, love, When the dawn is in the sky, When the gloomy shadows of night-time Away from the sunbeams fly; When the morning star lies … [Read more...] about I Will Pray for Thee: A Song [song by Agnes Neale]
Song [song by Agnes Neale]
[Editor: This poem by Agnes Neale was published in Shadows and Sunbeams (1890).] Song. Do YOU really love me, darling? Is your heart, then, all my own? Are the hopes that are the purest Bound to me, and me alone? Do you really love me, darling? I have waited long … [Read more...] about Song [song by Agnes Neale]
Adelaide: A Song [song by Agnes Neale]
[Editor: This poem by Agnes Neale was published in Shadows and Sunbeams (1890).] Adelaide: A Song. O fair is our beautiful city, As she lies her green meadows between, In the light of the fresh summer dawning, Like a pearl in an ocean of green! As the morn’s rosy rays … [Read more...] about Adelaide: A Song [song by Agnes Neale]
A Song [song by Agnes Neale]
[Editor: This poem by Agnes Neale was published in Shadows and Sunbeams (1890).] A Song. In the morning — oh, the morning! Lovely with a thousand hues, Born of light the shades defying, Jewelled o’er with flashing dews. In the morning flowers were blooming, In the … [Read more...] about A Song [song by Agnes Neale]
I Thirst: A Song [song by Agnes Neale]
[Editor: This poem by Agnes Neale was published in Shadows and Sunbeams (1890).] I Thirst: A Song. For the light of love on my onward way, For the sunshine fair of the cloudless day, For the flowers that blossom out to the light, For the stars that shine in the darkest … [Read more...] about I Thirst: A Song [song by Agnes Neale]