[Editor: This poem by John Neilson (1844-1922) was published in The Sun (Kalgoorlie, WA), 4 December 1910. This version of the poem has only some relatively significant differences, compared to the 1893 version of the poem.] “The Pioneers.” John Neilson’s patriotic … [Read more...] about “The Pioneers”: John Neilson’s patriotic poem: Correct version supplied [revised poem by John Neilson (senior), 4 December 1910]
Australian pioneers
The Pioneers [poem by J. (John) Neilson (senior), 1893]
[Editor: This poem by John Neilson (1844-1922) was published in Prize Poems, Essay, Novelette and Manuscript Magazine: From the Competition Held in Connection with the Australian Natives’ National Fete, Exhibition Building, January 26, 1893 (1893). Another version of this poem … [Read more...] about The Pioneers [poem by J. (John) Neilson (senior), 1893]
The Harvest of the Flock [song by John Neilson (senior), 19 January 1887]
[Editor: This song by John Neilson (1844-1922) was published in The Morning Bulletin (Rockhampton, Qld.), 19 January 1887.] The Harvest of the Flock. Air “Babies on the Block.” Ho! brothers join in a song, and this our song shall be; Oh let it shout the chorus till it … [Read more...] about The Harvest of the Flock [song by John Neilson (senior), 19 January 1887]
A relic of the past [25 June 1901]
[Editor: This short article, regarding the discovery of a pioneer’s tombstone, was taken from the general news section of The Benalla Standard (Benalla, Vic.), 25 June 1901.] A Relic of the Past. — A few days ago, as the groom at Frew’s Royal hotel, Wangaratta, was doing … [Read more...] about A relic of the past [25 June 1901]
Y Waterholes [8 July 1876]
[Editor: This article, about an early mining settlement, was published in The Australian Town and Country Journal (Sydney, NSW), 8 July 1876.] Y Waterholes. June 26. Although I read in your journal communications from the Vegetable Creek, I have observed that this … [Read more...] about Y Waterholes [8 July 1876]
Obituary: The late Francis Cotton [23 April 1883]
[Editor: This obituary, regarding Francis Cotton (1801-1883), was published in The Mercury (Hobart, Tas.), 23 April 1883.] Obituary. The late Francis Cotton. As there were several slight inaccuracies in the first obituary notice published of the late Francis Cotton, we … [Read more...] about Obituary: The late Francis Cotton [23 April 1883]
Obituary: Mr. John Allen [“Death of a Tasmanian pioneer”, 31 December 1879]
[Editor: This obituary, regarding John Allen (1806-1879), an Australian pioneer, was published in the “Obituary” section of The Mercury (Hobart Town, Tas.), 31 December 1879.] Obituary. Mr. John Allen. — A few days ago Mr. John Allen, one of the oldest settlers in … [Read more...] about Obituary: Mr. John Allen [“Death of a Tasmanian pioneer”, 31 December 1879]