[Editor: An article published in Aussie: The Australian Soldiers’ Magazine, no. 3, 8 March 1918.] Aussie verse and verse-writers. A short biographical sketch of a popular Australian author, with selections from his work will appear on this page each issue. II. — Henry … [Read more...] about Aussie verse and verse-writers: II. — Henry Lawson [8 March 1918]
Aussie magazine issue 3
The Chat’s Parade [poem, 8 March 1918]
[Editor: A poem about a “chat” (a louse). Published in Aussie: The Australian Soldiers’ Magazine, no. 3, 8 March 1918.] The Chat’s Parade. When the soldier, fagged and weary, In surroundings that are dreary, Aside lays he his rifle and grenade, Seeks solace in … [Read more...] about The Chat’s Parade [poem, 8 March 1918]
Shaw’s sure thing in the kidstakes [short story, 8 March 1918]
[Editor: A short story published in Aussie: The Australian Soldiers’ Magazine, no. 3, 8 March 1918.] Shaw’s sure thing in the kidstakes. I hopped aboard the leave train, managed to collar a corner seat, and settled myself down to enjoy a “Gold-flake” and the latest … [Read more...] about Shaw’s sure thing in the kidstakes [short story, 8 March 1918]
If Dreams Were Only True [poem, 8 March 1918]
[Editor: A poem published in Aussie: The Australian Soldiers’ Magazine, no. 3, 8 March 1918.] If Dreams Were Only True. Last night I had a funny dream, and dreamt to my delight, I had ten thousand blankets to keep me warm at night; I dreamt there wasn’t any snow, or … [Read more...] about If Dreams Were Only True [poem, 8 March 1918]
Bluegum [short story, 8 March 1918]
[Editor: A short story published in Aussie: The Australian Soldiers’ Magazine, no. 3, 8 March 1918.] Bluegum. When a man has led the free and easy life of the bush for twenty or thirty years, it is not an easy matter for him to acquire the “outward and visible signs of … [Read more...] about Bluegum [short story, 8 March 1918]
That Museum [8 March 1918]
[Editor: A humourous item published in Aussie: The Australian Soldiers’ Magazine, no. 3, 8 March 1918.] That Museum. I had a dream the other night. I was walking through the Australian War Museum in the year 3018. The principal exhibit was an Aussie tunic, to which this … [Read more...] about That Museum [8 March 1918]
Getting his own back [8 March 1918]
[Editor: A humourous tale published in Aussie: The Australian Soldiers’ Magazine, no. 3, 8 March 1918.] Getting his own back. Two Aussies on leave from France were occupying a first-class non-smoking compartment of an English train, when an irascible old bloke blew … [Read more...] about Getting his own back [8 March 1918]
A Retrospective Spasm [poem, 8 March 1918]
[Editor: A poem published in Aussie: The Australian Soldiers’ Magazine, no. 3, 8 March 1918.] A Retrospective Spasm. One of the Battery “spooks” has been on leave to Paris, where he spent most of his time sunning himself in the smiles of the girls at the Army and Navy … [Read more...] about A Retrospective Spasm [poem, 8 March 1918]
The Flea Farm [humour, 8 March 1918]
[Editor: A humourous story published in Aussie: The Australian Soldiers’ Magazine, no. 3, 8 March 1918.] The Flea Farm. I’ve heard Aussies tell stories to the unsophisticated of many different kinds of farms we have “out there” — there’s the Jackeroo farm, the Nullanulla … [Read more...] about The Flea Farm [humour, 8 March 1918]
Remorse [poem, 8 March 1918]
[Editor: A poem published in Aussie: The Australian Soldiers’ Magazine, no. 3, 8 March 1918.] Remorse. I went with a Woman of Vice to-night Whom I chanced to meet In a Paris street — She walked, admired by crowds of men. I stared — she smiled — I stared again — Her … [Read more...] about Remorse [poem, 8 March 1918]
The Countersign [poem, 8 March 1918]
[Editor: A poem published in Aussie: The Australian Soldiers’ Magazine, no. 3, 8 March 1918.] The Countersign. When God knocked off one night said He: “This world’s a rotten failure.” Lor lumme, though, He’d let ’em see — Next day He made Australia. And when you reach … [Read more...] about The Countersign [poem, 8 March 1918]
“The Squatter” [poem, 8 March 1918]
[Editor: A poem published in Aussie: The Australian Soldiers’ Magazine, no. 3, 8 March 1918.] “The Squatter.” He was a dinkum Aussie Bloke On London leave and thus he spoke To a big John Hop on duty there: “Digger, give’s the oil for Nelson’s Square, For they tell the … [Read more...] about “The Squatter” [poem, 8 March 1918]
“The dope” [short story, 8 March 1918]
[Editor: A short story published in Aussie: The Australian Soldiers’ Magazine, no. 3, 8 March 1918.] “The dope” Written and illustrated by “Worrap” Very few of us knew his real name, very few of us wanted to — until after the following episode happened. He fell into … [Read more...] about “The dope” [short story, 8 March 1918]
Some abbreviations explained [8 March 1918]
[Editor: A humourous look at some abbreviations used by Australian soldiers during World War One. Published in Aussie: The Australian Soldiers’ Magazine, no. 3, 8 March 1918.] Some abbreviations explained. “M.B.,” French Interpreter on Corps H.Q., sends this:— Of … [Read more...] about Some abbreviations explained [8 March 1918]
The Last Barrage [poem, 8 March 1918]
[Editor: A poem published in Aussie: The Australian Soldiers’ Magazine, no. 3, 8 March 1918.] The Last Barrage. When the last barrage has lifted, And the dawn of Right breaks thro’, And back we trail to our Bushland — We will drink, dear friends, to you. We will … [Read more...] about The Last Barrage [poem, 8 March 1918]
The Shell [poem, 8 March 1918]
[Editor: A poem published in Aussie: The Australian Soldiers’ Magazine, no. 3, 8 March 1918.] The Shell. A shrieking wail as a shell goes by And a distant boom and a glow, White wreaths of smoke floating up to the sky, And a crimson stain on the snow. — … [Read more...] about The Shell [poem, 8 March 1918]
Aussiosities [8 March 1918]
[Editor: The “Aussiosities” column of anecdotes and humourous items. Published in Aussie: The Australian Soldiers’ Magazine, no. 3, 8 March 1918.] Aussiosities. The bombing instructor was handing out the dinkum oil on the method of clearing a sap by bombing along it from … [Read more...] about Aussiosities [8 March 1918]
“Aussie” advances [editorial, 8 March 1918]
[Editor: An editorial published in Aussie: The Australian Soldiers’ Magazine, no. 3, 8 March 1918.] “Aussie” advances. Aussie comes on parade again and hopes that when the inspection is completed the report on his turn out will be satisfactory. * * * * * * * * * He … [Read more...] about “Aussie” advances [editorial, 8 March 1918]