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Poems by J. Shaw Neilson [book review, 22 December 1923]

15 June 2022 · Leave a Comment

John Shaw Neilson (The Australasian, 22 December 1923)

[Editor: This article, about John Shaw Neilson and his books, was published in The Australasian (Melbourne, Vic.), 22 December 1923.] Poems by J. Shaw Neilson. When John Shaw Neilson, nearly four years ago, gave us a slender volume called “Heart of Spring,” it became … [Read more...] about Poems by J. Shaw Neilson [book review, 22 December 1923]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, book review, graphics added, John Shaw Neilson (1872-1942) (subject), publication The Australasian, SourceTrove, year1923

Beersheba [poem by Trooper A. Beatty, 21 September 1918]

31 October 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem, by Trooper A. Beatty, regarding the Battle of Beersheba (1917), which took place during the First World War (1914-1918), was published in the The Australasian (Melbourne, Vic.), 21 September 1918.] Beersheba. We left the “Wadey” at break of day, We … [Read more...] about Beersheba [poem by Trooper A. Beatty, 21 September 1918]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: 500x500, Battle of Beersheba (1917), Light Horsemen, poem, publication The Australasian, SourceTrove, war poetry and military poetry, World War One (1914-1918), year1918

Love the Dreamer [poem by Norman L. Beurle, 29 September 1900]

12 May 2019 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Norman L. Beurle was published in The Australasian (Melbourne), 29 September 1900.] Love, the Dreamer. Love, the Dreamer, came to me One fair day in early spring;. Whispered, “Follow,” then each tree Laughed in joyous blossoming; Then the breath … [Read more...] about Love the Dreamer [poem by Norman L. Beurle, 29 September 1900]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Norman L. Beurle (1876-1931) (author), poem, publication The Australasian, SourceTrove, year1900

Prayer to the West [poem by Norman L. Beurle, 11 August 1900]

12 May 2019 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Norman L. Beurle was published in The Australasian (Melbourne), 11 August 1900.] Prayer to the West. Breeze of the Western World. Soft, like a dream-wind, blow; Caress the swelling sails unfurled; My love with thee doth go. Waves of the Western … [Read more...] about Prayer to the West [poem by Norman L. Beurle, 11 August 1900]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Norman L. Beurle (1876-1931) (author), poem, publication The Australasian, SourceTrove, year1900

Absence [poem by Norman L. Beurle, 17 February 1900]

12 May 2019 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Norman L. Beurle was published in The Australasian (Melbourne), 17 February 1900.] Absence. I hear thy voice in whispered song of bird, In every note of spring’s returning lay, In every echo that the cliffs have heard From those white rollers in … [Read more...] about Absence [poem by Norman L. Beurle, 17 February 1900]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Norman L. Beurle (1876-1931) (author), poem, publication The Australasian, SourceTrove, year1900

The great Mendax transmitter [short story by Erle Cox, 27 March 1920]

1 August 2018 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This short story by Erle Cox was published in The Australasian (27 March 1920).] The great Mendax transmitter. By Erle Cox. He lives a retired, misanthropic life, in spite of his big income. Partly, I think, because he is without exception the vilest-mannered … [Read more...] about The great Mendax transmitter [short story by Erle Cox, 27 March 1920]

Filed Under: short stories and anecdotes Tagged With: Erle Cox (1873-1950) (author), publication The Australasian, science fiction, short story, SourceTrove, year1920

Dame Fortune [poem, 28 January 1905]

10 May 2016 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A poem published in The Australasian (Melbourne), 28 January 1905.] Dame Fortune. Good Mistress Fortune step this way, And mend with kindly stitch These pockets where thy coin oft lay, Thou variable witch. On many thresholds thou dost wait, Thy monogram to … [Read more...] about Dame Fortune [poem, 28 January 1905]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: poem, publication The Australasian, SourceTrove, year1905

An Australian Cradle Song [poem by John Harrison Wagner, 7 May 1898]

4 September 2015 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A poem published in The Australasian, 7 May 1898.] An Australian Cradle Song. By John Harrison Wagner, in “Harper’s Magazine” for April. Over the hills and far away, Deep in a shady dell, The crystal fountains leap and play; A dream of delight is the … [Read more...] about An Australian Cradle Song [poem by John Harrison Wagner, 7 May 1898]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: John Harrison Wagner, poem, publication The Australasian, SourceTrove, year1898

Australian Verse [review of Poems by Agnes L. Storrie, 23 December 1899]

19 April 2015 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A review of Poems (1899) by Agnes L. Storrie. Published in The Australasian, 23 December 1899.] Australian Verse.* Miss Agnes L. Storrie comes before the public with a little volume of poems which should earn her an honourable place among Australian singers. … [Read more...] about Australian Verse [review of Poems by Agnes L. Storrie, 23 December 1899]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Agnes L. Storrie (1864-1936) (subject), book review, publication The Australasian, SourceTrove, year1899

A Draught [poem by Agnes L. Storrie, 11 May 1912]

18 April 2015 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A poem by Agnes L. Storrie. Published in The Australasian, 11 May 1912.] A Draught. Give me to drink of love’s own cup, No flat and home-brewed potion, Drawn from th’ emasculated lees Of orthodox emotion; Nor cheap and dull domestic draught, That every lip … [Read more...] about A Draught [poem by Agnes L. Storrie, 11 May 1912]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Agnes L. Storrie (1864-1936) (author), poem, publication The Australasian, SourceTrove, year1912

The Two Vows of Lady Anne [short story by Erle Cox, 26 December 1936]

13 March 2015 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A short story by Erle Cox, set in England. Published in The Australasian, 26 December 1936.] The two vows of Lady Anne Short story by Erle Cox “And so,” said the Lord of Wrotham, “it is Hertford who has added to the charter that Wrotham descends through the … [Read more...] about The Two Vows of Lady Anne [short story by Erle Cox, 26 December 1936]

Filed Under: short stories and anecdotes Tagged With: Erle Cox (1873-1950) (author), publication The Australasian, short story, SourceTrove, subject matter overseas, year1936

A Twilight Song [poem, 9 March 1901]

1 November 2014 · 2 Comments

[Editor: This poem by Norman L. Beurle was published in The Australasian (Melbourne), 9 March 1901.] A Twilight Song When the birds awake in the morning, And the dew is on the grass, There comes a tremulous whisper, As the fading shadows pass. And I listen, hoping, … [Read more...] about A Twilight Song [poem, 9 March 1901]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: good poetry, Norman L. Beurle (1876-1931) (author), poem, publication The Australasian, SourceTrove, year1901

Lost in the Mallee [poem by Charles Allan Sherard, 20 September 1884]

14 October 2014 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A poem by Charles Allan Sherard. Published in The Australasian, 20 September 1884.] Lost in the Mallee. Fraught with flame, and clad in crimson, ride the heralds of the morn; While the sun-god jousts with darkness, at the tournament of dawn: And gleams of … [Read more...] about Lost in the Mallee [poem by Charles Allan Sherard, 20 September 1884]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Charles Allan Sherard (1857-1921) (author), good poetry, poem, publication The Australasian, SourceTrove, year1884

Australia Federata [poem by James Lister Cuthbertson, 10 August 1889]

27 May 2014 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A poem by James Lister Cuthbertson. Published in The Australasian, 10 August 1889.] Australia Federata. Dedicated to Brunton Stephens. Australia — land of lonely lake And serpent-haunted fen, Load of the torrent and the fire Of forest-sundered men — Thou … [Read more...] about Australia Federata [poem by James Lister Cuthbertson, 10 August 1889]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: James Lister Cuthbertson (author), patriotic poetry, poem, publication The Australasian, SourceTrove, year1889

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