[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Heart of Spring (1919).] Little Dead Milliner So she is gone from us, — She whom we knew, Of the face beautiful And the eyes blue. When the Earth only gives Heart-ache and toil, The purest will perish, The … [Read more...] about Little Dead Milliner [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
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Break of Day [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Heart of Spring (1919), Ballad and Lyrical Poems (1923), and Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] Break of Day The stars are pale. Old is the Night, his case is grievous, His strength doth … [Read more...] about Break of Day [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
Maggie Tulliver [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Heart of Spring (1919), Ballad and Lyrical Poems (1923), and Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] Maggie Tulliver I see the old-time mill, the old-time miller, The peaceful river in a pleasant land; And … [Read more...] about Maggie Tulliver [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
May [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Heart of Spring (1919), Ballad and Lyrical Poems (1923), and Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] May Shyly the silver-hatted mushrooms make Soft entrance through, And undelivered lovers, half … [Read more...] about May [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
Old Granny Sullivan [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Heart of Spring (1919), Ballad and Lyrical Poems (1923), and Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934). An earlier version includes an additional stanza.] Old Granny Sullivan A pleasant shady place it is, a … [Read more...] about Old Granny Sullivan [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
Lowan’s Nest [also known as “At a Lowan’s Nest”; poem by John Shaw Neilson]
[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Heart of Spring (1919) and Ballad and Lyrical Poems (1923). It was also published in Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934) under the title of “At a Lowan’s Nest”.] Lowan’s Nest Here, in the rubble and the … [Read more...] about Lowan’s Nest [also known as “At a Lowan’s Nest”; poem by John Shaw Neilson]
Julie Callaway [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Heart of Spring (1919), Ballad and Lyrical Poems (1923), and Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] Julie Callaway This world, I always call it mine, Because no other world I know: Love it or hate it, how … [Read more...] about Julie Callaway [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
Bush Scene [also known as “Along a River”; poem by John Shaw Neilson]
[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Heart of Spring (1919). It was also published in Ballad and Lyrical Poems (1923) and Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934) under the title of “Along a River”.] Bush Scene Green leaves — a patch of world along … [Read more...] about Bush Scene [also known as “Along a River”; poem by John Shaw Neilson]
Old Nell Dickerson [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Heart of Spring (1919), Ballad and Lyrical Poems (1923), and Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] Old Nell Dickerson The young folk heard the old folk say ’twas long ago she came; Some said it was her … [Read more...] about Old Nell Dickerson [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
To a Blue Flower [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Heart of Spring (1919), Ballad and Lyrical Poems (1923), and Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] To a Blue Flower I would be dismal with all the fine pearls of the crown of a king; But I can talk plainly … [Read more...] about To a Blue Flower [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
Pale Neighbour [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Heart of Spring (1919), Ballad and Lyrical Poems (1923), and Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] Pale Neighbour Over the road she lives not far, My neighbour pale and thin: “Sweet is the world!” she … [Read more...] about Pale Neighbour [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
The Sun is Up [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Heart of Spring (1919), Ballad and Lyrical Poems (1923), and Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] The Sun is Up Speak not of Death: it is a merry morn; A glittering bird has danced into a tree: From his … [Read more...] about The Sun is Up [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
The Land Where I Was Born [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Heart of Spring (1919), Ballad and Lyrical Poems (1923), and Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] The Land Where I Was Born Have you ever been down to my countree where the trees are green and tall? The … [Read more...] about The Land Where I Was Born [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
Greeting [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Heart of Spring (1919) and Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] Greeting Fill up! fill up! to-day we meet: What of the wind? Who knows the weather? Shall we be old men in the street? (Fill up! fill up! — … [Read more...] about Greeting [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
Petticoat Green [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Heart of Spring (1919), Ballad and Lyrical Poems (1923), and Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] Petticoat Green I would not ask of a joyful man for his heart would be too cold; And I would go on a long … [Read more...] about Petticoat Green [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
Song Be Delicate [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Heart of Spring (1919), Ballad and Lyrical Poems (1923), and Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] Song Be Delicate Let your song be delicate. The skies declare No war — the eyes of lovers Wake … [Read more...] about Song Be Delicate [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
Green Singer [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Heart of Spring (1919), Ballad and Lyrical Poems (1923), and Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] Green Singer All singers have shadows that follow like fears, But I know a singer who never saw tears: A … [Read more...] about Green Singer [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
Heart of Spring! [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Heart of Spring (1919), Ballad and Lyrical Poems (1923), and Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] Heart of Spring! O Heart of Spring! Spirit of light and love and joyous day So soon to faint beneath the … [Read more...] about Heart of Spring! [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
Preface [to “Heart of Spring”, by A. G. Stephens]
[Editor: This preface by A. G. Stephens was published in Heart of Spring (1919).] Preface. John Shaw Neilson was born at Penola, South Australia, on 22nd February, 1872. By race he is all Scottish. His grandparents were William Neilson and Jessie MacFarlane of Cupar, Neil … [Read more...] about Preface [to “Heart of Spring”, by A. G. Stephens]
Heart of Spring [by John Shaw Neilson, 1919]
[Editor: This book of poetry by John Shaw Neilson (given here as “Shaw Neilson”) was published in 1919.] Heart of Spring by Shaw Neilson Contents [Preface] All the World’s a Lolly-Shop As Far as My Heart Can Go At the End of Spring Break of … [Read more...] about Heart of Spring [by John Shaw Neilson, 1919]
The birth of Ned Kelly
The date of Ned Kelly’s birth is not specifically known, as the records of his baptism have been lost. There are several theories as to the dating of his birth, which have been accepted by different authors. Herein are listed instances of the date of his birth as noted in various … [Read more...] about The birth of Ned Kelly
Gore-dliness: A Christmas Carol [poem by “Dryblower” Murphy, 1926]
[Editor: This poem by “Dryblower” Murphy was published in Dryblower’s Verses (1926).] Gore-dliness. A Christmas Carol. (The Boxing Stadium was crowded on Christmas Day) Nigh twenty centuries ago A star arose o’er Bethlehem; The East with gloried gold aglow, A … [Read more...] about Gore-dliness: A Christmas Carol [poem by “Dryblower” Murphy, 1926]
P. R. Stephensen
Percy Reginald Stephensen (1901-1965) was an author, editor, publisher, and poet. He is regarded as a major figure in the push for Australian cultural nationalism, a reputation especially earned with the publication of his book, The Foundations of Culture in Australia (1936). He … [Read more...] about P. R. Stephensen
His Majesty has received intelligence [re Arthur Phillip and the First Fleet, 5 January 1788]
[Editor: This brief untitled news item, regarding information received from Arthur Phillips (on the First Fleet, during the voyage to Australia), is an extract from the “London” section published in the The London Chronicle (London, England), 5 January 1788.] [His Majesty … [Read more...] about His Majesty has received intelligence [re Arthur Phillip and the First Fleet, 5 January 1788]
The Burke and Wills Expedition: One of a Series of Poems [poem, by a Native of Australia, 1863]
[Editor: An eight-page booklet of an anonymously-authored poem regarding the Burke and Wills expedition.] The Burke and Wills Expedition. One of a Series of Poems, by A Native of Australia. Melbourne: Printed and published by Henry S. Ward, 89, Little … [Read more...] about The Burke and Wills Expedition: One of a Series of Poems [poem, by a Native of Australia, 1863]