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federation poetry

The Last Call [poem by H.C.C., 29 July 1899]

23 January 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by H.C.C., about the fight for the Federation of Australia, was published in The Critic (Adelaide, SA), 29 July 1899.] The Last Call. (For Vic.’s final federal poll.) Federalists, a year ago, When we charged upon the foe Strongly did we let them … [Read more...] about The Last Call [poem by H.C.C., 29 July 1899]

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A New Century’s Greeting [poem by T.C.C., 1 January 1901]

20 May 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by T.C.C. was published in The Ballarat Star (Ballarat, Vic.), 1 January 1901.] A New Century’s Greeting. Hail, new-born Nation of the Southern Sea, Rich be the guerdon in the coming years, And through the shock of time may’st thou be free, Thy … [Read more...] about A New Century’s Greeting [poem by T.C.C., 1 January 1901]

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The Australian Commonwealth [poem by Ethel Brown Jackson, 1 January 1901]

20 May 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Ethel Brown Jackson was published in The Ballarat Star (Ballarat, Vic.), 1 January 1901.] The Australian Commonwealth. Truly we be one people all, Now join we hands as one, In union strong to glory great, So shall our race be run. Man’s lines may … [Read more...] about The Australian Commonwealth [poem by Ethel Brown Jackson, 1 January 1901]

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The Australian Empire [poem by Marcus Clarke, 2 May 1876]

10 January 2016 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A poem by Marcus Clarke. Published in The Narracoorte Herald, 2 May 1876. Previously published in The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 22 April 1876.] The Australian Empire. The subjoined address, which was composed by Mr. Marcus Clark, was delivered at the Theatre … [Read more...] about The Australian Empire [poem by Marcus Clarke, 2 May 1876]

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Federation [poem by “Eileen”, 29 September 1900]

12 May 2012 · 3 Comments

[Editor: This poem, about the Federation of Australia, was published in The Northern Star, and Richmond and Tweed Rivers Advocate (Lismore, NSW), 29 September 1900.] Federation. October 1st, 1900. No sound of war, no din of strife Re-echoed at thy birth, But calm in … [Read more...] about Federation [poem by “Eileen”, 29 September 1900]

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Australia Federata [poem, 9 September 1899]

12 May 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A patriotic poem, with an internationalist flavour. Published in The Queenslander, 9 September 1899.] Australia Federata. By Austin South. Last born of nations! Fair, and young, and free! Continent isle, blue-bounded by the sea — Australia, hail! A glorious … [Read more...] about Australia Federata [poem, 9 September 1899]

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