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Lead On [patriotic marching song, by C. E. Easton, circa 1916]

22 March 2022 · Leave a Comment

Lead On, by C. E. Easton

[Editor: This patriotic song was published circa 1916, during the First World War (1914-1918).] Collin’s popular sixpenny edition Lead On Patriotic Marching Song written and composed by C. E. Easton L.F. Collin Pty. Ltd., 187 & 189 Swanston … [Read more...] about Lead On [patriotic marching song, by C. E. Easton, circa 1916]

Filed Under: songs Tagged With: 500x500, song, songs patriotic, SourceTrove, World War One (1914-1918), year1916, YearApproximate

Ex-Senator McColl in a new role [12 August 1915]

2 February 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article, which includes some songs by James McColl (1844-1929), was published in The Kyneton Guardian (Kyneton, Vic.), 12 August 1915.] Ex-Senator McColl in a new role. Up in Bendigo they had, notwithstanding the rain, on Australian Red Cross Day an … [Read more...] about Ex-Senator McColl in a new role [12 August 1915]

Filed Under: articles, songs Tagged With: James McColl (1844-1929) (author), James McColl (1844-1929) (subject), song, songs patriotic, SourceTrove, World War One (1914-1918), year1915

Hymn for Absent Soldiers and Sailors [hymn by L. E. Homfray, 1915]

1 February 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This hymn, words written by L. E. Homfray, with music by Maud Ingoldby, was published as a single-sided leaflet in 1915.] Sold for the Benefit of the Red Cross Fund. Hymn for Absent Soldiers and Sailors. M. INGOLDBY. [music notes] Lord, we plead for … [Read more...] about Hymn for Absent Soldiers and Sailors [hymn by L. E. Homfray, 1915]

Filed Under: sheet music, songs Tagged With: hymn, L. E. Homfray (1873-1951) (author), leaflet, songs patriotic, SourceAustralianWarMemorial, World War One (1914-1918), year1915

An “Australaise” [song by Allan F. Wilson, 20 March 1909]

5 April 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This song by Allan F. Wilson was published in the Geelong Advertiser (South Geelong, Vic.), 20 March 1909.] An “Australaise.” (With apologies to the shade of Rouget de L’Isle.) Rouse ye, all leal and true Australians, Our country’s foes are near at … [Read more...] about An “Australaise” [song by Allan F. Wilson, 20 March 1909]

Filed Under: songs Tagged With: song, songs patriotic, SourceTrove, year1909

Sons of New Britannia [song by “The Colonel” (W. T. Goodge), 18 October 1899]

22 April 2019 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This song by W. T. Goodge (using his pseudonym of “The Colonel”) was published in his “Nutshells” column in the Orange Leader, 18 October 1899.] [Sons of New Britannia] After a vain effort to stave off an attack of the prevailing epidemic of war fever the Colonel … [Read more...] about Sons of New Britannia [song by “The Colonel” (W. T. Goodge), 18 October 1899]

Filed Under: songs Tagged With: Boer War (1899-1902), songs patriotic, SourceTrove, W. T. Goodge (1862-1909) (author), year1899

Hymn for Airmen [hymn by L. E. Homfray, 31 July 1940]

15 March 2017 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This hymn, written during the Second World War (1939-1945), by L. E. Homfray, was published in The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales (Taree, NSW), 31 July 1940.] Hymn for Airmen. Tune: Old Hundredth. Oh! Thou … [Read more...] about Hymn for Airmen [hymn by L. E. Homfray, 31 July 1940]

Filed Under: songs Tagged With: hymn, L. E. Homfray (1873-1951) (author), songs patriotic, SourceTrove, year1940

Song [Of Britain’s Fair Daughters] [song, 15 October 1840]

18 April 2015 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: An untitled song, published in the Australasian Chronicle, 15 October 1840.] Song. Of Britain’s fair daughters, whose glory and fame Have added a wreath to her time honoured name — O give me the pride of the vast southern sea, The youngest, the fairest — … [Read more...] about Song [Of Britain’s Fair Daughters] [song, 15 October 1840]

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A Patriotic Song [song by Agnes L. Storrie]

29 April 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Agnes L. Storrie was published in Poems, 1909.] A Patriotic Song. Australia! heiress of the years, Set in thy circling ocean, Dear native land ! by this right hand I pledge thee my devotion. Here is mine arm for thy defence, True as the cross … [Read more...] about A Patriotic Song [song by Agnes L. Storrie]

Filed Under: songs Tagged With: Agnes L. Storrie (1864-1936) (author), poem, Poems (Agnes L. Storrie 1909), songs patriotic, SourceArchiveOrg, year1909

Advance, Australia [song by Walker and McBurney, circa 1883]

21 February 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A patriotic song; words written by J. Eccleston Walker, music composed by Samuel D. McBurney. Published in The Empire Songster (1900).] Advance, Australia. (By permission of Dr. McBurney, Melbourne) J. Eccleston Walker S.D. McBurney, Mus. D. Rise, … [Read more...] about Advance, Australia [song by Walker and McBurney, circa 1883]

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The Tasmanian National Anthem [song by F. A. Packer, circa 1879-1890]

20 February 2013 · 4 Comments

[Editor: A national anthem for the colony of Tasmania (published circa 1879-1890), by Frederick Augustus Gow Packer (1839-1902).] The Tasmanian National Anthem, by F. A. Packer. Tasmanian National Anthem. F. A. Packer. 1. All hail the land we love so … [Read more...] about The Tasmanian National Anthem [song by F. A. Packer, circa 1879-1890]

Filed Under: songs Tagged With: Frederick Augustus Packer (1839-1902), sheet music, song, songs patriotic, SourceArchiveOrg, SourceSLTas, Tasmania, year1890

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

Britannia’s Volunteers [song, 12 September 1885]

29 October 2012 · Leave a Comment

Britannia’s Volunteers. When air resounds with war’s alarms, And conscripts from afar, Like driven sheep are forced to arms To make aggressive war, Let soldier-ridden lands beware When freemen turn to fight; When Britain’s sons their flag may bear They stand with … [Read more...] about Britannia’s Volunteers [song, 12 September 1885]

Filed Under: songs Tagged With: songs patriotic, SourceTrove, Sudan Campaign (Mahdist War), year1885

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

Australians! Rise & Federate [song, 15 November 1895]

28 October 2012 · Leave a Comment

Australians! Rise & Federate. Australians, rise ! Why longer wait While parliaments prolong debate On themes that new dissensions breed? Arrest this paltry, party strife That bars us from the larger life, And panders to provincial greed. Australians, rise ! No longer … [Read more...] about Australians! Rise & Federate [song, 15 November 1895]

Filed Under: songs Tagged With: songs patriotic, SourceTrove, year1895

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

Australian Anthem: The Sun of Australia [song, 17 October 1854]

28 October 2012 · Leave a Comment

Australian Anthem. The Sun of Australia. By Robert Wisdom. The Sun of Australia rose ’Mid the storms and clouds of crime, And his lustre was dimmed with wrongs and woes Such as those of the olden time. But the voice of heaven was heard aloud, And that sun burst … [Read more...] about Australian Anthem: The Sun of Australia [song, 17 October 1854]

Filed Under: songs Tagged With: songs patriotic, SourceTrove, year1854

Song: To the Tune of Rule Britannia [song, 1 February 1817]

28 October 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A song, written by a Mr. Jenkins, sung at a function in 1817 to celebrate the founding of the colony of New South Wales.] Song. To the Tune of Rule Britannia. When first Australia rose to fame, And Seamen brave explored her shore; Neptune with joy, with joy … [Read more...] about Song: To the Tune of Rule Britannia [song, 1 February 1817]

Filed Under: songs Tagged With: Anniversary (Australia Day), Australia Day, songs patriotic, SourceTrove, year1817

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

A Song of Australia [song, 3 September 1862]

12 May 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A patriotic song. Published in The Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal, 3 September 1862.] “A Song of Australia.” Si canimus sylvas, sylvae, sint, consule dignae (Virgil.) Oh! the land of Australia the happy and free, The land of Australia for ever for … [Read more...] about A Song of Australia [song, 3 September 1862]

Filed Under: songs Tagged With: song, songs patriotic, SourceTrove, year1862

A National Song for Australia Felix [song, 1905]

13 April 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This song was published in The Old Bush Songs (1905), edited by Banjo Paterson.] A National Song for Australia Felix Dark over the face of Nature sublime Reign’d tyranny, warfare, and every crime; The world a desert — no oasis green A man-loving soul on its … [Read more...] about A National Song for Australia Felix [song, 1905]

Filed Under: songs Tagged With: song, songs patriotic, SourceArchiveOrg, The Old Bush Songs (Banjo Paterson 1905), year1905

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