[Editor: This article, regarding the theft of gold-laden wash-dirt, was published in The Bendigo Independent (Bendigo, Vic.), 16 October 1903.] Theft of golden washdirt. Tarnagulla, Wednesday, October 15. During Saturday night or Sunday some thief at the Nick o’Time … [Read more...] about Theft of golden washdirt [crime, 16 October 1903]
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Newtown Police Court [crimes, 28 March 1885]
[Editor: This article was published in Evening News (Sydney, NSW), 28 March 1885.] Newtown Police Court. Saturday, March 28. Mr. W. D. Meares, D.S.M., presided, and disposed of a small number of trivial cases. “CHEAP JACKS.” William Hocking and Selan A. Brown were … [Read more...] about Newtown Police Court [crimes, 28 March 1885]
Among the ice: An Australian’s experiences [22 January 1914]
[Editor: This article, regarding the seafaring life of Keith W. Ramsay, was published in the Education Gazette and Teachers’ Aid (Melbourne, Vic.), 22 January 1914.] Among the ice: An Australian’s experiences. Keith W. Ramsay, eldest son of Mr. D. W. Ramsay, of the … [Read more...] about Among the ice: An Australian’s experiences [22 January 1914]
A sovereign people [by W. G. Spence, 2 July 1908]
[Editor: This article, by W. G. Spence, regarding the Swiss style of government and democracy, was published in The Worker (Wagga Wagga, NSW), 2 July 1908.] A sovereign people. No Government to check nor king to veto. No Supreme nor High Court to pass judgment on the … [Read more...] about A sovereign people [by W. G. Spence, 2 July 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 Disastrous Fire [a news report of young heroism, 11 September 1897]
[Editor: This article is an extract from the general news section published in The Bendigo Advertiser (Bendigo, Vic.), 11 September 1897.] A Disastrous Fire. — About 8 o’clock last night a five-roomed weatherboard house, situated at the corner of Bayne and Stewart … [Read more...] about A Disastrous Fire [a news report of young heroism, 11 September 1897]
The old Breakwater Pier lighthouse-keeper [humorous anecdote, 17 June 1893]
[Editor: This untitled article was published in the “Society” section of The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 17 June 1893.] [The old Breakwater Pier lighthouse-keeper] It is an old story about a certain grim, taciturn keeper of the old Breakwater Pier lighthouse at Williamstown … [Read more...] about The old Breakwater Pier lighthouse-keeper [humorous anecdote, 17 June 1893]
[We have often urged] [editorial re English immigration to Adelaide, 19 August 1850]
[Editor: This untitled editorial, regarding the employment prospects of English immigrants to Adelaide, was published in The South Australian (Adelaide, SA), 19 August 1850.] [We have often urged] We have often urged on our English friends the folly of young men coming to … [Read more...] about [We have often urged] [editorial re English immigration to Adelaide, 19 August 1850]
Epistolary eloquence [letter from a convict, 7 November 1828]
[Editor: This letter from a convict, sourced from an English newspaper, was republished in The Australian (Sydney, NSW), 7 November 1828. The convict describes New South Wales as “the devil’s own country ... this most detestable, damnable, country”.] Epistolary … [Read more...] about Epistolary eloquence [letter from a convict, 7 November 1828]
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]
Works of Barcroft Boake
[Editor: This list contains various works by Barcroft Henry Boake (1866-1892); for biographical information click here.] Books by Barcroft Boake: 1897: Where the Dead Men Lie and Other Poems, Sydney (NSW): Angus and Robertson (1st edition) 1913: Where the Dead Men Lie and … [Read more...] about Works of Barcroft Boake
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]
Barcroft Boake: A Memoir (section 15): Some final words
[Editor: This is section 15 of “Barcroft Boake: A Memoir ”, by A. G. Stephens, published in Where the Dead Men Lie and Other Poems (1897).] [Some final words] Boake’s suicide was an appeal to Death to end his hopelessness as Life had ended hope. For him, of course, the … [Read more...] about Barcroft Boake: A Memoir (section 15): Some final words
Barcroft Boake: A Memoir (section 14): The last days of Barcroft Boake
[Editor: This is section 14 of “Barcroft Boake: A Memoir ”, by A. G. Stephens, published in Where the Dead Men Lie and Other Poems (1897).] [The last days of Barcroft Boake] In December, 1891, Boake’s engagement with Mr. Lipscomb ended, and he came to stay with his father … [Read more...] about Barcroft Boake: A Memoir (section 14): The last days of Barcroft Boake
Barcroft Boake: A Memoir (section 13): Poetry and star-gazing
[Editor: This is section 13 of “Barcroft Boake: A Memoir ”, by A. G. Stephens, published in Where the Dead Men Lie and Other Poems (1897).] [Poetry and star-gazing] Boake wrote some unremarkable verses ‘In Memoriam, Arthur Biscay,’ and sent them to The Albury Banner, … [Read more...] about Barcroft Boake: A Memoir (section 13): Poetry and star-gazing
Barcroft Boake: A Memoir (section 12): The floods of 1891
[Editor: This is section 12 of “Barcroft Boake: A Memoir ”, by A. G. Stephens, published in Where the Dead Men Lie and Other Poems (1897).] [The floods of 1891] On 25th July, 1891, Boake writes to his father from the survey camp at Mundawaddery, recording an incident … [Read more...] about Barcroft Boake: A Memoir (section 12): The floods of 1891