[Editor: This anecdote, written at the time of the Boer War (1899-1902), is an extract from the “Books and Bookmen” column, published in Table Talk (Melbourne, Vic.), 11 January 1900.] Books and Bookmen. When the steamer Warrigal cleared Sydney Heads for Melbourne with … [Read more...] about Books and Bookmen [an anecdote regarding an impromptu ship race, 11 January 1900]
Boer War (1899-1902)
The Boer War: Bravo, Australia! [poem by C. H. Cracknell, ca. 1899-1902]
[Editor: This poem, by C. H. Cracknell, was published as a single-sided leaflet, circa 1899-1902. According to the leaflet, copies were being sold in order to raise funds for a family in financial distress.] The Boer War Bravo, Australia! Australia’s Sons, rise to the … [Read more...] about The Boer War: Bravo, Australia! [poem by C. H. Cracknell, ca. 1899-1902]
Army Nurses [poem by “The Colonel” (W. T. Goodge), 18 October 1899]
[Editor: This poem by W. T. Goodge (using his pseudonym of “The Colonel”) was published in his “Nutshells” column in the Orange Leader, 18 October 1899. This poem was written at the time of the Boer War (South Africa, 1899-1902).] Army Nurses. From every quarter still … [Read more...] about Army Nurses [poem by “The Colonel” (W. T. Goodge), 18 October 1899]
Simply Want to Fight [poem by “The Colonel” (W. T. Goodge), 18 October 1899]
[Editor: This poem by W. T. Goodge (using his pseudonym of “The Colonel”) was published in his “Nutshells” column in the Orange Leader, 18 October 1899. This poem was written at the time of the Boer War (South Africa, 1899-1902).] Simply Want to Fight. Our soldier heroes … [Read more...] about Simply Want to Fight [poem by “The Colonel” (W. T. Goodge), 18 October 1899]
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]
[After the rescue of the guns at Lindley] [22 November 1900]
[Editor: An item from the time of the Boer War. Published in the “Personal” column, in The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA), 22 November 1900.] After the rescue of the guns at Lindley by members of the Imperial Bushmen’s Corps a little girl, living at Parkside, forwarded to each of … [Read more...] about [After the rescue of the guns at Lindley] [22 November 1900]
The Penalty [poem by “Dryblower” Murphy, 26 May 1901]
[Editor: A poem by “Dryblower” Murphy. Published in The West Australian Sunday Times, 26 May 1901.] The Penalty. By Dryblower. There are mothers and sisters weeping low in cottage and stately hall, The widow’s piteous sobs are heard for the dead on the lonely … [Read more...] about The Penalty [poem by “Dryblower” Murphy, 26 May 1901]
’Twixt Briton and Boer [poem by Marie E. J. Pitt]
[Editor: This poem by Marie E. J. Pitt was published in The Horses of the Hills and Other Verses (1911).] ’Twixt Briton and Boer. They made a war upon the land — In Freedom’s name, they said — To overthrow the rebel band With Kruger at its head. They made a war upon … [Read more...] about ’Twixt Briton and Boer [poem by Marie E. J. Pitt]
Lively Australians [2 May 1901]
[Editor: An article about a group of off-duty Australian troops attacking a South African newspaper during the Boer War. Published in The Wagga Wagga Advertiser, 2 May 1901.] Lively Australians The “Cape Times” gives the following account of the wrecking of the office of … [Read more...] about Lively Australians [2 May 1901]
Song for the Departure of the Troops, 1901 [poem by Agnes L. Storrie]
[Editor: This poem by Agnes L. Storrie was published in Poems, 1909.] Song for the Departure of the Troops, 1901. March, march, march, to the call of bugle and fife, Kiss, kiss, kiss, your sweetheart or your wife, Look, look, look at your friends as you pass them … [Read more...] about Song for the Departure of the Troops, 1901 [poem by Agnes L. Storrie]
Eland’s River [poem by George Essex Evans, 3 August 1901]
[Editor: A poem by George Essex Evans about the Battle of Eland’s River (South Africa) in August 1900. Published in The Argus, 3 August 1901.] Eland’s River. 4th to 16th August, 1900. This engagement has been described by English officers as the most gallant fight of … [Read more...] about Eland’s River [poem by George Essex Evans, 3 August 1901]
Some war reminiscences: Interview with “Banjo” Paterson [re. the Boer War, 6 October 1900]
[Editor: An interview with Andrew Barton (“Banjo”) Paterson about his experiences in the Boer War in South Africa. Published in The Western Mail, 6 October 1900.] Some war reminiscences. Interview with “Banjo” Paterson. Mr. A. B. Paterson, the “Sydney Morning Herald” war … [Read more...] about Some war reminiscences: Interview with “Banjo” Paterson [re. the Boer War, 6 October 1900]