[Editor: This article by Harrison Owen, regarding Frank Mahony, was published in the “London Life” section of The West Australian (Perth, WA), 7 December 1921.] An artist’s grave It is perhaps a little strange that just at a time when I have been collecting information on … [Read more...] about An artist’s grave [re artist Frank Mahony, 7 December 1921]
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The Little Mendicant [poem, 9 July 1809]
[Editor: A poem published in The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser, 9 July 1809.] Poetry. (Received from an unknown Hand.) The Little Mendicant. — Original. I’m a poor Orphan Boy, two years short of thirteen, And am friendless beside, more’s the … [Read more...] about The Little Mendicant [poem, 9 July 1809]
Christmas Belle [poem by John Carew]
[Editor: This poem by John Carew was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] Christmas Belle. The wind-strewn wheat lay far and wide upon the paddocks bare, The place all told the signs of drought — for we had had our share : “Next week the interest will be due on our … [Read more...] about Christmas Belle [poem by John Carew]