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Songs for the Miners. No. 3. [song, 26 May 1851]

31 October 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: One of a series of “Songs for the Miners” published in The Empire, 1851.] Songs for the Miners. No. 3. The Baker’s Boy* to the mines is gone, In the diggers’ ranks you’ll find him ; His master’s shovel he has girded on, And the flour-sieve slung behind … [Read more...] about Songs for the Miners. No. 3. [song, 26 May 1851]

Filed Under: songs Tagged With: goldfields, song, SourceTrove, year1851

Songs for the Miners. No. 2. [song, 24 May 1851]

31 October 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: One of a series of “Songs for the Miners” published in The Empire, 1851.] Songs for the Miners. No. 2. Softly as falls the bell-bird’s song, Our shovels we ply and our hopes grow strong ; Soon as the loaves in store looks small, For Bathurst we’ll start … [Read more...] about Songs for the Miners. No. 2. [song, 24 May 1851]

Filed Under: songs Tagged With: goldfields, song, SourceTrove, year1851

Songs for the Miners. No. I. [song, 22 May 1851]

31 October 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: One of a series of “Songs for the Miners” published in The Empire, 1851.] Songs for the Miners. No. I. Away, away to the Bathurst ground, Where the “dust” is brightly shining : Away, away to the “Diggins” found, Where the boys are busily mining. And Midas, … [Read more...] about Songs for the Miners. No. I. [song, 22 May 1851]

Filed Under: songs Tagged With: goldfields, song, SourceTrove, year1851

Unity is Strength ! [song, 6 June 1898]

31 October 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A song written to promote the federation of the Australian colonies.] A federal song. By request we publish the following Federal Song, sung at the demonstration in Sale on Tuesday night by the united choir:— Unity is Strength ! Air, “Men of … [Read more...] about Unity is Strength ! [song, 6 June 1898]

Filed Under: songs Tagged With: song, songs patriotic, SourceTrove, year1898

“Don Bradman” [song, 1 September 1932]

28 October 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This is an excerpt from “The Children’s Pages” section of The Queenslander (Brisbane, Qld.), 1 September 1932. The song is about the famous cricketer, Don Bradman; some music videos of the song are also available.] “Don Bradman.” A reader of “The Queenslander” … [Read more...] about “Don Bradman” [song, 1 September 1932]

Filed Under: songs Tagged With: cricket (sport), Don Bradman (1908-2001) (subject), song, SourceTrove, year1932

On the Far Barcoo [song, 24 June 1932]

28 October 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This song is from Bill Bowyang’s column, “On the Track”, in the The Townsville Daily Bulletin, 1932.] Old Bush Verse. Several readers have asked for the words of an old bush song entitled “On the Far Barcoo,” and now that I have received the words I reprint them … [Read more...] about On the Far Barcoo [song, 24 June 1932]

Filed Under: songs Tagged With: song, SourceTrove, year1932

God Bless Australia [song, 5 October 1929]

28 October 2012 · Leave a Comment

God Bless Australia! Air: “God Save the King!” By William J. MacDonald. God bless Australia grand! God bless our native land, Our land we love! Free may she ever be, And all united we, Our Flag of Liberty Floating above! Be she a happy land; Foes, if they come, … [Read more...] about God Bless Australia [song, 5 October 1929]

Filed Under: songs Tagged With: song, songs patriotic, SourceTrove, year1929

An Australian Anthem: The People’s Hymn [song, 15 May 1880]

28 October 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A song published in The Australian Town and Country Journal, 15 May 1880.] An Australian Anthem. To the Editor. Sir, — In furtherance of your correspondent’s suggestion, I send you manuscript of an Australian hymn or anthem :— The People’s Hymn. Power … [Read more...] about An Australian Anthem: The People’s Hymn [song, 15 May 1880]

Filed Under: songs Tagged With: song, songs patriotic, SourceTrove, year1880

Advance Australia Fair: How the song became the Australian national anthem

17 October 2012 · 2 Comments

The story of how “Advance Australia Fair” became Australia’s national anthem takes place over the span of 106 years, from 1878 to 1984. First written as a patriotic song in the late nineteenth century, it grew in popularity over the years; although not without its … [Read more...] about Advance Australia Fair: How the song became the Australian national anthem

Filed Under: IAC articles, IAC topics Tagged With: Advance Australia Fair, HTML tables formatted div style, Peter McCormick, song

To J——. [poem, 10 February 1825]

16 October 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This song, written by a young woman, was of a personal nature, and therefore the name of the object of the verses, the person to whom the text was addressed, was not published, with the work being entitled “To J—”, instead of, for example, “To John”. The editor of the … [Read more...] about To J——. [poem, 10 February 1825]

Filed Under: songs Tagged With: song, SourceTrove, year1825

A National Song [song, 17 April 1900]

16 October 2012 · Leave a Comment

A National Song. Up, up, Australians, shout aloud Our strain of jubilee; Be brave in war, in peace be proud Of our grand liberty; With thousand sounding voices fill The regions of the air.— Far over gum-clad vale and hill Shout, shout Australia. Wave Austral’s … [Read more...] about A National Song [song, 17 April 1900]

Filed Under: songs Tagged With: song, songs patriotic, SourceTrove, year1900

The Mustering Day [song, 15 September 1923]

16 October 2012 · Leave a Comment

The Mustering Day. (To the tune of “So Early in the Morning”). The old boss came to the man’s hut door, And said as he’d often said before To-morrow will be mustering day, So boys be up and get away. Chorus. So early in the morning, So early in the morning, So … [Read more...] about The Mustering Day [song, 15 September 1923]

Filed Under: songs Tagged With: song, SourceTrove, year1923

An Anthem for the Australasian League [song by Charles Harpur, 1853]

28 September 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Charles Harpur was published in The Bushrangers; A Play in Five Acts, and Other Poems (1853).] An Anthem for the Australasian League. Shall we sing of Loyalty To the far South’s fiery youth? Yea — but let the paean be Of loyalty to God and … [Read more...] about An Anthem for the Australasian League [song by Charles Harpur, 1853]

Filed Under: songs Tagged With: Charles Harpur (author) (1813-1868), song, SourceSLV, The Bushrangers (Charles Harpur 1853), year1853

Young Henry the Poacher [song, 1800s]

11 July 2012 · 1 Comment

[Editor: A song, “Young Henry the Poacher”, also known as “Henry’s Downfall”, which was originally printed as a broadside ballad.] Young Henry the Poacher Come all you wild and wicked youths wherever you may be, I pray you give attention and listen unto me, The fate of … [Read more...] about Young Henry the Poacher [song, 1800s]

Filed Under: songs Tagged With: broadside, convicts, Editor’s notes, Editor’s notes3, Henry’s Downfall, song, SourceNatLibScotland, transportation of convicts, YearEra19thCentury (1801-1900)

Hints to Candidates [song by Charles Thatcher, 1857]

8 July 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This song by Charles Thatcher was published in Thatcher’s Colonial Songster, 1857.] Hints To Candidates. Thatcher’s celebrated Election Song, as sung by him at the “Shamrock.” Tune — “Bob and Joan.” Candidates draw near, We often have elections; Listen, and … [Read more...] about Hints to Candidates [song by Charles Thatcher, 1857]

Filed Under: songs Tagged With: Charles Thatcher (1830-1878) (author), Editor’s notes, politicians, song, SourceSLV, Thatcher’s Colonial Songster (Charles Thatcher 1857), year1857

Colonial Education [song by Charles Thatcher, 1857]

8 July 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This song by Charles Thatcher was published in Thatcher’s Colonial Songster, 1857.] Colonial Education. New Original Song, written and sung by Thatcher. Tune — “Drops of Brandy.” Oh, what a discussion there’s been, On the subject of State Education; Some … [Read more...] about Colonial Education [song by Charles Thatcher, 1857]

Filed Under: songs Tagged With: Charles Thatcher (1830-1878) (author), Editor’s notes, song, SourceSLV, Thatcher’s Colonial Songster (Charles Thatcher 1857), year1857

The Unsuccessful Swell [song by Charles Thatcher, 1857]

8 July 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This song by Charles Thatcher was published in Thatcher’s Colonial Songster, 1857.] The Unsuccessful Swell. An Original Song by Chas. R. Thatcher. Tune — “Bow wow, wow.” I’ll sing now of a fine young swell, Who in a ship did sail here; And came and made his … [Read more...] about The Unsuccessful Swell [song by Charles Thatcher, 1857]

Filed Under: songs Tagged With: Charles Thatcher (1830-1878) (author), song, SourceSLV, Thatcher’s Colonial Songster (Charles Thatcher 1857), year1857

“It’s All Right” [song by Charles Thatcher, 1857]

8 July 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This song by Charles Thatcher was published in Thatcher’s Colonial Songster, 1857.] “It’s All Right.” New Original Song — Written and Sung by Mr. C. R. Thatcher. Air — “Speaking Automaton.” What curious expressions are going The round of the colony now; And … [Read more...] about “It’s All Right” [song by Charles Thatcher, 1857]

Filed Under: songs Tagged With: Charles Thatcher (1830-1878) (author), song, SourceSLV, Thatcher’s Colonial Songster (Charles Thatcher 1857), year1857

Life of a Colonial Quack Doctor [song by Charles Thatcher, 1857]

8 July 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This song by Charles Thatcher was published in Thatcher’s Colonial Songster, 1857.] Life of a Colonial Quack Doctor. New Original Song by Thatcher. Air — “Tatur Can.” I’ll give you my whole history now, Pay attention everyone, And I’ll quickly tell you … [Read more...] about Life of a Colonial Quack Doctor [song by Charles Thatcher, 1857]

Filed Under: songs Tagged With: Charles Thatcher (1830-1878) (author), Editor’s notes, Editor’s notes2, song, SourceSLV, Thatcher’s Colonial Songster (Charles Thatcher 1857), year1857

The Digger’s Grave [song by Charles Thatcher, 1857]

8 July 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This song by Charles Thatcher was published in Thatcher’s Colonial Songster, 1857.] The Digger’s Grave. The sun brightly shone upon gully and hill, And our party were all in high glee; For we’d stumbled at length on a piece of good luck — The lead we’d long … [Read more...] about The Digger’s Grave [song by Charles Thatcher, 1857]

Filed Under: songs Tagged With: Charles Thatcher (1830-1878) (author), Editor’s notes, Editor’s notes2, song, SourceSLV, Thatcher’s Colonial Songster (Charles Thatcher 1857), year1857

The Bullock-Creek Picnic [song by Charles Thatcher, 1857]

8 July 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This song by Charles Thatcher was published in Thatcher’s Colonial Songster, 1857.] The Bullock-Creek Picnic. New Original Song, written and sung by Thatcher, with great applause. Tune — “Kitty Jones.” An excursion in the summer is a pleasant kind of … [Read more...] about The Bullock-Creek Picnic [song by Charles Thatcher, 1857]

Filed Under: songs Tagged With: Charles Thatcher (1830-1878) (author), Editor’s notes, song, SourceSLV, Thatcher’s Colonial Songster (Charles Thatcher 1857), year1857

Stephen Cain [song by Charles Thatcher, 1857]

8 July 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This song by Charles Thatcher was published in Thatcher’s Colonial Songster, 1857.] Stephen Cain. Parody on “Tubal Cain,” by Thatcher. Oh, Stephen Cain was a nice young man, And he went to Bendigo; In the days when Eagle Hawk was young, About three years … [Read more...] about Stephen Cain [song by Charles Thatcher, 1857]

Filed Under: songs Tagged With: Charles Thatcher (1830-1878) (author), Editor’s notes, song, SourceSLV, Thatcher’s Colonial Songster (Charles Thatcher 1857), year1857

John Chinaman’s Marriage [song by Charles Thatcher, 1857]

8 July 2012 · 1 Comment

[Editor: This song by Charles Thatcher was published in Thatcher’s Colonial Songster, 1857.] John Chinaman’s Marriage. A New Original Song by Thatcher, as sung by him for 400 nights. “Tune — “County Gaol.” Good people all give ear, I pray, To what I am about to … [Read more...] about John Chinaman’s Marriage [song by Charles Thatcher, 1857]

Filed Under: songs Tagged With: Charles Thatcher (1830-1878) (author), Chinese, Editor’s notes, Editor’s notes2, recommended poetry, song, SourceSLV, Thatcher’s Colonial Songster (Charles Thatcher 1857), year1857

The Green New Chum [song by Charles Thatcher, 1857]

8 July 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This song by Charles Thatcher was published in Thatcher’s Colonial Songster, 1857.] The Green New Chum. New Original Song by Thatcher. Tune — Nice Young Man. Come all of you assembled here, Just listen for awhile, I’ll give you my adventures now, At which … [Read more...] about The Green New Chum [song by Charles Thatcher, 1857]

Filed Under: songs Tagged With: Charles Thatcher (1830-1878) (author), Editor’s notes, immigrants, recommended poetry, song, SourceSLV, Thatcher’s Colonial Songster (Charles Thatcher 1857), year1857

The Leary Boy [song by Charles Thatcher, 1857]

8 July 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This song by Charles Thatcher was published in Thatcher’s Colonial Songster, 1857.] The Leary Boy. New Original song, by Thatcher. Tune — The Learned Man. Come all you lads both great and small, Come stumpy ones as well as tall, If you honor me now with a … [Read more...] about The Leary Boy [song by Charles Thatcher, 1857]

Filed Under: songs Tagged With: Charles Thatcher (1830-1878) (author), Editor’s notes, Editor’s notes2, larrikins, recommended poetry, song, SourceSLV, Thatcher’s Colonial Songster (Charles Thatcher 1857), year1857

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