[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]
federation poetry
The Australian Commonwealth [poem by Ethel Brown Jackson, 1 January 1901]
[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]
The Australian Empire [poem by Marcus Clarke, 2 May 1876]
[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]
Australia Federata [poem, 9 September 1899]
[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]