[Editor: This poem by Grant Hervey was published in Australians Yet and Other Verses, 1913.] A Visit from the Zoo The Parliamentary visit to the Zoological Gardens has been postponed. — News item. The elephant said gloomily, “What are we coming to? A plague of coves … [Read more...] about A Visit from the Zoo [poem by Grant Hervey]
Editor’s notes
The Old Colonial Days [poem by Grant Hervey]
[Editor: This poem by Grant Hervey was published in Australians Yet and Other Verses, 1913.] The Old Colonial Days The greatest change which Federation is bringing about in the character of Australian politics is that, while in the old colonial days the people of each … [Read more...] about The Old Colonial Days [poem by Grant Hervey]
The Buccaneers [poem by Grant Hervey]
[Editor: This poem by Grant Hervey was published in Australians Yet and Other Verses, 1913.] The Buccaneers The hansoms slur through the London mud, and the Bank of England leers Like a fat old thief where their hoof-beats thud — all hail to the Buccaneers ! A thunder … [Read more...] about The Buccaneers [poem by Grant Hervey]
Kids [poem by Grant Hervey]
[Editor: This poem by Grant Hervey was published in Australians Yet and Other Verses, 1913.] Kids Hi, there, Tommy, get your rifle ! Yes, we know you’re small a trifle, But you’ve got to leave your marbles, and must learn to hump a gun. Whilst your Dad is at the races, … [Read more...] about Kids [poem by Grant Hervey]
Australia [poem by Grant Hervey]
[Editor: This poem by Grant Hervey was published in Australians Yet and Other Verses, 1913.] Australia O Land immense, in far extent and power — In latent strength, that yet shall perfect be ; O Thou, who bendest low thy Freedom-flower, Thy chaliced mouth, whose kiss … [Read more...] about Australia [poem by Grant Hervey]
A Song of Work [poem by Grant Hervey]
[Editor: This poem by Grant Hervey was published in Australians Yet and Other Verses, 1913.] A Song of Work We sing too much of sports and such — too little of toil and deeds ; Too much of love and stars above, and winds in the whispering reeds. Let’s sing new songs of … [Read more...] about A Song of Work [poem by Grant Hervey]
My Lady is Waiting for Me [poem by Grant Hervey]
[Editor: This poem by Grant Hervey was published in Australians Yet and Other Verses, 1913.] My Lady is Waiting for Me Away with the red wine and thyrsus — O ! a truce to the writing of verses — My lady is waiting for Me ! Take the books and the magas and poems, Their … [Read more...] about My Lady is Waiting for Me [poem by Grant Hervey]
Have You Set Your Standards High? [poem by Grant Hervey]
[Editor: This poem by Grant Hervey was published in Australians Yet and Other Verses, 1913.] Have You Set Your Standards High? Do you cringe and creep when your heart should leap — do you crawl when a king goes by? Do you bow to Rank and its jesters dank — have you set … [Read more...] about Have You Set Your Standards High? [poem by Grant Hervey]
The Masters of the Sea [poem by Grant Hervey]
[Editor: This poem by Grant Hervey was published in Australians Yet and Other Verses, 1913.] The Masters of the Sea There are nations born for Power, There are nations born to cower — And, like slaves, to fetch and carry for the peoples strong and free ; From the dim … [Read more...] about The Masters of the Sea [poem by Grant Hervey]
Home-Sick [poem by Grant Hervey]
[Editor: This poem by Grant Hervey was published in Australians Yet and Other Verses, 1913.] Home-Sick I steered me north by the Milky Way, and I kept the throne in sight, Till I came to the Gate with the jasper posts, And the heavenly hosts in the Holy Realms of … [Read more...] about Home-Sick [poem by Grant Hervey]
His Monument [poem by Grant Hervey]
[Editor: This poem by Grant Hervey was published in Australians Yet and Other Verses, 1913.] His Monument A paltry hundred pounds — £100,000 was expected — have been subscribed in M.L. for the Seddon Memorial. What need has he for carven stone — what need for granite … [Read more...] about His Monument [poem by Grant Hervey]
Mulga-Land [poem by Grant Hervey]
[Editor: This poem by Grant Hervey was published in Australians Yet and Other Verses, 1913.] Mulga-Land Land of stars and stunted gum, where the crawling camels come To the “soaks” at night, like phantoms freighted down with pain and woe ; Land of lustre and of love, … [Read more...] about Mulga-Land [poem by Grant Hervey]
The Night I Spent in Quod [poem by Grant Hervey]
[Editor: This poem by Grant Hervey was published in Australians Yet and Other Verses, 1913.] The Night I Spent in Quod I spent a night in Quod last year — in plain, unvarnished Quod ; And I shall marshal swiftly here the myriad thoughts which trod Across my brain that … [Read more...] about The Night I Spent in Quod [poem by Grant Hervey]
Wanted [brief item listing preconditions for Socialism, 2 June 1894]
[Editor: An extract from the “Parliamentary” column (containing political comments and news snippets); from The Worker (Brisbane, Qld.), 14 July 1894.] Wanted — (to prepare the way for Socialism in our Time). One Adult One Vote. Land Tax. Income Tax. State Bank. Eight … [Read more...] about Wanted [brief item listing preconditions for Socialism, 2 June 1894]
Vote for Thomson [election statement of J.A. Thomson, 24 March 1901]
VOTE FOR THOMSON. FREETRADE AND DIRECT TAXATION. THE TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILWAY. NATIONAL OLD-AGE PENSIONS. NATIONAL BANK OF ISSUE. NATIONALISATION OF THE FEDERAL DISTRICT. A CITIZEN ARMY. THE REFERENDUM. LEGISLATIVE DAY SITTINGS. CROWN DEFENDER. VOTE … [Read more...] about Vote for Thomson [election statement of J.A. Thomson, 24 March 1901]
Australia’s nationality: A critical “stranger” [14 May 1923]
[Editor: The Rev. T. O’Loughlin advocates for the development of Australia’s sense of nationality; opposing the hold of Scottish, Irish, English and American cultural influences upon Australia.] Australia’s nationality. A critical “stranger.” The Rev. T. O’Loughlin, … [Read more...] about Australia’s nationality: A critical “stranger” [14 May 1923]
Songs of the ’Sixties [30 October 1926]
Songs of the ’Sixties By Spencer Browne. Do Songs Live? One may be pardoned for a difference in view from the old saying that Empires dissolve and peoples disappear, but songs pass not away. Even one questions Ovid in the doctrine that “songs have immunity from death.” … [Read more...] about Songs of the ’Sixties [30 October 1926]
The Fusion Age [poem by “Kookaburra”, 6 April 1917]
[Editor: A poem by “Kookaburra”. Published in The Eltham and Whittlesea Shires Advertiser and Diamond Creek Valley Advocate, 6 April 1917.] The Fusion Age What’s come over the “Age,” John? What’s come over the “Age”? It’s just as still as a country mouse, And don’t fly … [Read more...] about The Fusion Age [poem by “Kookaburra”, 6 April 1917]
Henry Lawson: Some reminiscences [25 February 1923]
Henry Lawson Some reminiscences — By “Crosscut” — Henry Lawson is dead — good luck to his soul wherever it may be — and it will doubtlessly be thought by many that any tribute to his memory at this belated hour will serve no purpose that has not already been … [Read more...] about Henry Lawson: Some reminiscences [25 February 1923]
Book Talk: Publicist for Australia [20 February 1937]
[Editor: This article is highly critical of P. R. Stephensen and The Publicist, saying that their promotion of their brand of Australianism is carried out in such an abusive and spiteful manner that it is difficult to take their advocacy seriously.] Book Talk Publicist … [Read more...] about Book Talk: Publicist for Australia [20 February 1937]
Towards Australianism [14 May 1923]
“Toward Australianism.” Cultivating the National Spirit. The life of our young Australian nation will appear noble and beautiful in the eyes of all the world only when it reflects high national ideals which have their root in the mind and heart, aye, in the soul of every … [Read more...] about Towards Australianism [14 May 1923]
Come, Sing Australian Songs to Me! [poem by John O’Brien]
[Editor: This poem by John O’Brien was published in Around the Boree Log and Other Verses, 1921.] Come, Sing Australian Songs to Me! Come, Little One, and sing to me A song our big wide land to bless, Around whose gentle parent-knee We’ve twined the flowers of … [Read more...] about Come, Sing Australian Songs to Me! [poem by John O’Brien]
Making Home [poem by John O’Brien]
[Editor: This poem by John O’Brien was published in Around the Boree Log and Other Verses, 1921.] Making Home No, you don’t quite get the meaning when the fun is at its height With the neighbours at the breakfast, and the world is warm and bright; And it doesn’t come … [Read more...] about Making Home [poem by John O’Brien]
Wisha, What is the Matter with Jim? [poem by John O’Brien]
[Editor: This poem by John O’Brien was published in Around the Boree Log and Other Verses, 1921.] Wisha, What is the Matter with Jim? “Wisha, what is the matter with Jim, I dunno? Is he right in the mind for this last week or so? Or has he come in for a station? He is … [Read more...] about Wisha, What is the Matter with Jim? [poem by John O’Brien]
Tell Me, What’s a Girl to do? [poem by John O’Brien]
[Editor: This poem by John O’Brien was published in Around the Boree Log and Other Verses, 1921.] Tell Me, What’s a Girl to do? Tell me, what’s a girl to do When the gossoons court and cozen? Some have none and some have two, More can count a baker’s dozen. Mary, … [Read more...] about Tell Me, What’s a Girl to do? [poem by John O’Brien]