[Editor: This song by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] An Australian Song. Come gather, brave Australian sons, And join us in a song, And if you like the way it runs Then make it roll along. For we can hold our own, we … [Read more...] about An Australian Song [song by Louisa Lawson]
songs patriotic
Lead On [patriotic marching song, by C. E. Easton, circa 1916]
[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]
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]
Unity is Strength ! [song, 6 June 1898]
[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]
Britannia’s Volunteers [song, 12 September 1885]
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]
God Bless Australia [song, 5 October 1929]
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]
Australians! Rise & Federate [song, 15 November 1895]
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]
An Australian Anthem: The People’s Hymn [song, 15 May 1880]
[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]
Australian Anthem: The Sun of Australia [song, 17 October 1854]
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]
Song: To the Tune of Rule Britannia [song, 1 February 1817]
[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]
A National Song [song, 17 April 1900]
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]
A Song of Australia [song, 3 September 1862]
[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]
A National Song for Australia Felix [song, 1905]
[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]