[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]
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Ex-Senator McColl in a new role [12 August 1915]
[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]
Hymn for Absent Soldiers and Sailors [hymn by L. E. Homfray, 1915]
[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]
An “Australaise” [song by Allan F. Wilson, 20 March 1909]
[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]
Sons of New Britannia [song by “The Colonel” (W. T. Goodge), 18 October 1899]
[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]
Hymn for Airmen [hymn by L. E. Homfray, 31 July 1940]
[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]
Song [Of Britain’s Fair Daughters] [song, 15 October 1840]
[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]
A Patriotic Song [song by Agnes L. Storrie]
[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]
Advance, Australia [song by Walker and McBurney, circa 1883]
[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]
The Tasmanian National Anthem [song by F. A. Packer, circa 1879-1890]
[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]