[Editor: An interview with “Dryblower” Murphy, published in The West Australian Sunday Times (Perth, WA), 17 September 1899.] Interview with a returned Westralian. Interesting chat with Mr. E. G. Murphy. About Westralians in London — London Stock Exchange tactics — … [Read more...] about Interview with a returned Westralian: Interesting chat with Mr. E. G. Murphy [17 September 1899]
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Alone and Bound [poem by Menie Parkes]
[Editor: This poem by Menie Parkes was published in Poems (1867).] Alone and Bound. The Christian army stands alone, A little scattered band; In earth’s fair palaces unknown, Uncounted in the land. Alone, with sweet and stealing sin Dogging each step they … [Read more...] about Alone and Bound [poem by Menie Parkes]
Fainting by the Way [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Poems and Songs (1862).] Fainting by the Way Inscribed to my friend, J. Sheridan Moore, Esq. Swarthy wastelands, wide and woodless, glittering miles and miles away, Where the south wind seldom wanders and the … [Read more...] about Fainting by the Way [poem by Henry Kendall]
Chapter 3 [Conditional Culture, by Rex Ingamells, 1938]
[Editor: This is a chapter from Conditional Culture (1938) by Rex Ingamells.] III. Debunking nonsense. (1) The reason why Australian culture is not yet something unmistakably defined is that its individuality, its permeating essence, has been smothered with exoticisms, … [Read more...] about Chapter 3 [Conditional Culture, by Rex Ingamells, 1938]
Comet and the Mountain Kangaroo [poem by Rex Ingamells]
[Editor: This poem by Rex Ingamells was published in Gumtops (1935).] Comet and the Mountain Kangaroo The Mountain Kangaroo, In the night-time dim and cool, Comes down from the hills to the plain, To the lone rock pool. As tall is Comet, as strong, As the Mountain … [Read more...] about Comet and the Mountain Kangaroo [poem by Rex Ingamells]
The Boss’s Boots [poem by Henry Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Lawson was published in Verses Popular and Humorous, 1900.] The Boss’s Boots The shearers squint along the pens, they squint along the ‘shoots;’ The shearers squint along the board to catch the Boss’s boots; They have no time to straighten … [Read more...] about The Boss’s Boots [poem by Henry Lawson]
Years After the War in Australia [poem by Henry Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Lawson was published in Verses Popular and Humorous, 1900.] Years After the War in Australia The big rough boys from the runs out back were first where the balls flew free, And yelled in the slang of the Outside Track : ‘By God, it’s a … [Read more...] about Years After the War in Australia [poem by Henry Lawson]
How the Land Was Won [poem by Henry Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Lawson was published in Verses Popular and Humorous, 1900.] How the Land Was Won The future was dark and the past was dead As they gazed on the sea once more — But a nation was born when the immigrants said ‘Good-bye !’ as they stepped … [Read more...] about How the Land Was Won [poem by Henry Lawson]
Some Australian women. Part VI. [4 July 1891]
[Editor: This is part 6 of “Some Australian women”, a series of articles on the achievements of women in Australia. Published in The Illustrated Sydney News, 4 July 1891.] Some Australian women: (Continued). (By M. Hirst Browne.) Part VI. Science. Dr. E. … [Read more...] about Some Australian women. Part VI. [4 July 1891]
Some Australian women. Part IV. [23 May 1891]
[Editor: This is part 4 of “Some Australian women”, a series of articles on the achievements of women in Australia. Published in The Illustrated Sydney News, 23 May 1891.] Some Australian women: (Continued). Part IV. Musicians. The name of Madame Carandini (née … [Read more...] about Some Australian women. Part IV. [23 May 1891]