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Mulga-Land [poem by Grant Hervey]

2 June 2012 · Leave a Comment

[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]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Australians Yet and Other Verses (Grant Hervey 1913), Editor’s notes, Editor’s notes2, good poetry, Grant Hervey (1880-1933) (author), poem, SourceArchiveOrg, year1913

Wanted [brief item listing preconditions for Socialism, 2 June 1894]

29 May 2012 · Leave a Comment

[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]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Editor’s notes, Editor’s notes2, Referendum and Initiative [CIR], Socialism, SourceTrove, year1894

Book Talk: Publicist for Australia [20 February 1937]

10 May 2012 · Leave a Comment

[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]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Australianism, Editor’s notes, Editor’s notes2, P. R. Stephensen (1901-1965) (author), SourceTrove, year1937

Tell Me, What’s a Girl to do? [poem by John O’Brien]

9 May 2012 · Leave a Comment

[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]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Around the Boree Log and Other Verses (John O’Brien 1921), Editor’s notes, Editor’s notes2, John O'Brien (1878-1952) (author), poem, SourceIACLibrary

Moryah [poem by John O’Brien]

9 May 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by John O’Brien was published in Around the Boree Log and Other Verses, 1921.] Moryah “Wisha, where is he goin’ to now With the hat on the back of the poll. And the hair of him curled on the brow, Like a millionaire out for a stroll?” “Ar’, Old Man, … [Read more...] about Moryah [poem by John O’Brien]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Around the Boree Log and Other Verses (John O’Brien 1921), Editor’s notes, Editor’s notes2, John O'Brien (1878-1952) (author), poem, SourceIACLibrary

Jim Carew [poem by Banjo Paterson]

4 May 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by “Banjo” Paterson was published in The Man from Snowy River and Other Verses, 1895.] Jim Carew Born of a thoroughbred English race, Well proportioned and closely knit, Neat, slim figure and handsome face, Always ready and always fit, Hardy and … [Read more...] about Jim Carew [poem by Banjo Paterson]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Banjo Paterson (1864-1941) (author), Editor’s notes, Editor’s notes2, poem, SourceArchiveOrg, The Man from Snowy River and Other Verses (Banjo Paterson 1895), year1895

How the Favourite Beat Us [poem by Banjo Paterson]

4 May 2012 ·

[Editor: This poem by “Banjo” Paterson was published in The Man from Snowy River and Other Verses, 1895; previously published in Rosehill Race Book, 9 November 1894.] How the Favourite Beat Us ‘Aye,’ said the boozer, ‘I tell you it’s true, sir, ‘I once was a punter with … [Read more...] about How the Favourite Beat Us [poem by Banjo Paterson]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Banjo Paterson (1864-1941) (author), Editor’s notes, Editor’s notes2, poem, SourceArchiveOrg, The Man from Snowy River and Other Verses (Banjo Paterson 1895), year1895

Those Names [poem by Banjo Paterson]

4 May 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by “Banjo” Paterson was published in The Man from Snowy River and Other Verses, 1895; previously published in The Bulletin, 20 September 1890.] Those Names The shearers sat in the firelight, hearty and hale and strong, After the hard day’s shearing, … [Read more...] about Those Names [poem by Banjo Paterson]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Banjo Paterson (1864-1941) (author), Editor’s notes, Editor’s notes2, poem, SourceArchiveOrg, The Man from Snowy River and Other Verses (Banjo Paterson 1895), year1895

In Defence of the Bush [poem by Banjo Paterson]

4 May 2012 · 2 Comments

[Editor: This poem by “Banjo” Paterson was published in The Man from Snowy River and Other Verses, 1895; previously published in The Bulletin, 23 July 1892.] In Defence of the Bush So you’re back from up the country, Mister Townsman, where you went, And you’re cursing … [Read more...] about In Defence of the Bush [poem by Banjo Paterson]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Banjo Paterson (1864-1941) (author), Bulletin Debate (1892-1893), Editor’s notes, Editor’s notes2, poem, SourceArchiveOrg, The Man from Snowy River and Other Verses (Banjo Paterson 1895), year1895

How Gilbert Died [poem by Banjo Paterson]

4 May 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by “Banjo” Paterson was published in The Man from Snowy River and Other Verses, 1895; previously published in The Bulletin, 2 June 1894.] How Gilbert Died There’s never a stone at the sleeper’s head, There’s never a fence beside, And the wandering … [Read more...] about How Gilbert Died [poem by Banjo Paterson]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Banjo Paterson (1864-1941) (author), bushrangers, Editor’s notes, Editor’s notes2, poem, SourceArchiveOrg, The Man from Snowy River and Other Verses (Banjo Paterson 1895), year1895

The Man from Ironbark [poem by Banjo Paterson]

4 May 2012 · 30 Comments

[Editor: This poem by “Banjo” Paterson was published in The Man from Snowy River and Other Verses, 1895; previously published in The Bulletin, 17 December 1892. It is a story about a barber who plays a practical joke upon an unsuspecting man from the bush. The meaning of various … [Read more...] about The Man from Ironbark [poem by Banjo Paterson]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: # poetry analysis, Banjo Paterson (1864-1941) (author), Editor’s notes, Editor’s notes2, humorous poetry, poem, recommended poetry, SourceArchiveOrg, The Man from Snowy River and Other Verses (Banjo Paterson 1895), year1895

A Mountain Station [poem by Banjo Paterson]

4 May 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by “Banjo” Paterson was published in The Man from Snowy River and Other Verses, 1895; previously published in The Bulletin, 19 December 1891.] A Mountain Station I bought a run a while ago On country rough and ridgy, Where wallaroos and wombats grow … [Read more...] about A Mountain Station [poem by Banjo Paterson]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Banjo Paterson (1864-1941) (author), Editor’s notes, Editor’s notes2, poem, SourceArchiveOrg, The Man from Snowy River and Other Verses (Banjo Paterson 1895), year1895

Saltbush Bill [poem by Banjo Paterson]

4 May 2012 · 3 Comments

[Editor: This poem by “Banjo” Paterson was published in The Man from Snowy River and Other Verses, 1895; previously published in The Bulletin, 15 December 1894.] Saltbush Bill Now is the law of the Overland that all in the West obey — A man must cover with travelling … [Read more...] about Saltbush Bill [poem by Banjo Paterson]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Banjo Paterson (1864-1941) (author), Editor’s notes, Editor’s notes2, poem, SourceArchiveOrg, The Man from Snowy River and Other Verses (Banjo Paterson 1895), year1895

Clancy of The Overflow [poem by Banjo Paterson]

4 May 2012 · 3 Comments

[Editor: This poem by “Banjo” Paterson was published in The Man from Snowy River and Other Verses, 1895; previously published in The Bulletin, 21 December 1889.] Clancy of The Overflow I had written him a letter which I had, for want of better Knowledge, sent to where I … [Read more...] about Clancy of The Overflow [poem by Banjo Paterson]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Banjo Paterson (1864-1941) (author), Editor’s notes, Editor’s notes2, poem, recommended poetry, SourceArchiveOrg, The Man from Snowy River and Other Verses (Banjo Paterson 1895), year1895

The Man from Snowy River [poem by Banjo Paterson]

4 May 2012 · 5 Comments

[Editor: This poem by “Banjo” Paterson was published in The Man from Snowy River and Other Verses, 1895; previously published in The Bulletin, 21 December 1889.] The Man from Snowy River There was movement at the station, for the word had passed around That the colt from … [Read more...] about The Man from Snowy River [poem by Banjo Paterson]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Banjo Paterson (1864-1941) (author), Editor’s notes, Editor’s notes2, poem, recommended poetry, SourceArchiveOrg, The Man from Snowy River and Other Verses (Banjo Paterson 1895), year1895

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