[Editor: This poem by Ethel Turner was published in The Bookfellow (Sydney, NSW), 25 March 1899.] A Trembling Star. “There is my little trembling star,” she said. I looked: once more The tender sea had put the sun to bed And heaven’s floor Was grey. And nowhere … [Read more...] about A Trembling Star [poem by Ethel Turner, 25 March 1899]
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An Australian authoress [article re. Ethel Turner, 25 March 1899]
[Editor: This article about Ethel Turner was published in The Bookfellow (Sydney, NSW), 25 March 1899.] An Australian authoress. One finds Ethel Turner at home in a cottage at Mosman, on the shores of Sydney harbour, looking towards the sea. Though now merged in the … [Read more...] about An Australian authoress [article re. Ethel Turner, 25 March 1899]
A Fossicker’s Yarn [poem by Dryblower, 17 March 1894]
[Editor: This poem by “Dryblower” Murphy was published in “The Wild Cat Column” in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 17 March 1894.] A Fossicker’s Yarn. (For The Bulletin.) No, it’s not the price of water nor the scarcity of grub That the fossicker discusses of an evening … [Read more...] about A Fossicker’s Yarn [poem by Dryblower, 17 March 1894]
One Australian Girl [The Bulletin, 1 October 1903, about Mary Gilmore]
[Editor: This article about Mary Gilmore was published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 1 October 1903. The first part is a review of Mary Gilmore’s poetry; the second part is about her life, written by Mary Gilmore (aside from the introductory paragraph), especially concentrating … [Read more...] about One Australian Girl [The Bulletin, 1 October 1903, about Mary Gilmore]
The Explorer’s Grave [poem by J. Sheridan Moore, A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills, 1862]
[Editor: This poem by J. Sheridan Moore, about the Burke and Wills expedition, was published in A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills (broadsheet), 1862.] The Explorer’s Grave. By J. Sheridan Moore. “While rolling rivers into seas shall run, “And round the space … [Read more...] about The Explorer’s Grave [poem by J. Sheridan Moore, A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills, 1862]
Chronology of the expedition [A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills, 1862]
[Editor: This article about the Burke and Wills expedition, was published in A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills (broadsheet), 1862.] Chronology of the expedition. 1860 August 20. — The Expedition started from Melbourne. December 16. — Burke, Wills, King, and … [Read more...] about Chronology of the expedition [A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills, 1862]
Burke’s last letter [A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills, 1862]
[Editor: These extracts from the journal of Robert O’Hara Burke, of the Burke and Wills expedition, were published in A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills (broadsheet), 1862.] Burke’s last letter. “I hope we shall be done justice to. We fulfilled our task, but were … [Read more...] about Burke’s last letter [A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills, 1862]
Central Australia: Origin and results of the Victorian exploration expedition [A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills, 1862]
[Editor: This article, about the Burke and Wills expedition, was published in A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills (broadsheet), 1862.] Central Australia. Origin and results of the Victorian exploration expedition. Nothing could be more uncertain, not even the … [Read more...] about Central Australia: Origin and results of the Victorian exploration expedition [A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills, 1862]
William John Wills [A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills, 1862]
[Editor: This article about William John Wills, of the Burke and Wills expedition, was published in A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills (broadsheet), 1862.] William John Wills. It was a fortunate circumstance for Mr. Burke, on his undertaking the leadership of the … [Read more...] about William John Wills [A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills, 1862]
Robert O’Hara Burke [A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills, 1862]
[Editor: This article about Robert O’Hara Burke, of the Burke and Wills expedition, was published in A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills (broadsheet), 1862.] Robert O’Hara Burke. While we are yet, in reverential and grateful sorrow, meditating on the sad end of one … [Read more...] about Robert O’Hara Burke [A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills, 1862]
The Fate of the Explorers [poem by Henry Kendall, A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills, 1862]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall, about the Burke and Wills expedition, was published in A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills (broadsheet), 1862.] The Fate of the Explorers. By Henry Kendall. Set your face towards the darkness, tell of deserts weird and … [Read more...] about The Fate of the Explorers [poem by Henry Kendall, A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills, 1862]
A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills [broadsheet, 1862]
[Editor: This broadsheet about the Burke and Wills expedition was published in 1862. As this publication did not have a contents page, a list of the contents has been provided so as to enable easier access to the text.] A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills. The Fate … [Read more...] about A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills [broadsheet, 1862]
Cui Bono? [poem by Henry Kendall, 1865
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in The Glen of the White Man’s Grave (1865).] Cui Bono? A clamour by day and a whisper by night, And the Summer comes, with the shining noons; With the ripple of leaves, and the passionate light Of the falling suns and … [Read more...] about Cui Bono? [poem by Henry Kendall, 1865
The Glen of the White Man’s Grave [poem by Henry Kendall, 1865]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in The Glen of the White Man’s Grave (1865).] The Glen of the White Man’s Grave A sky of wind! And while these July gusts Are beating round the windows in the cold, With sullen sobs of rain, behold I shape A Settler’s … [Read more...] about The Glen of the White Man’s Grave [poem by Henry Kendall, 1865]
The Glen of the White Man’s Grave [booklet by Henry Kendall, 1865]
[Editor: This 8-page booklet by Henry Kendall was published in 1865. It consists of two poems by the author. As this publication did not have a contents page, a list of the contents has been provided so as to enable easier access to the text.] The Glen of the White Man’s … [Read more...] about The Glen of the White Man’s Grave [booklet by Henry Kendall, 1865]
Ah Hong, Chinaman [The Bulletin, 21 August 1886]
[Editor: This untitled article, about a Chinese man being buried with both Anglican and Chinese traditions, is an extract from the “Personal items” column published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 21 August 1886.] [Ah Hong, Chinaman] Ah Hong, Chinaman, recently buried at … [Read more...] about Ah Hong, Chinaman [The Bulletin, 21 August 1886]
Henry Kendall, the N.S.W. poet [The Bulletin, 21 August 1886]
[Editor: This article, about a planned monument for the grave of Henry Kendall, is an extract from the “Personal items” column published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 21 August 1886.] [Henry Kendall, the N.S.W. poet] Henry Kendall, the N.S.W. poet, who in his prime wrote … [Read more...] about Henry Kendall, the N.S.W. poet [The Bulletin, 21 August 1886]
The Charge of Illawarra [poem, The Bulletin, 21 August 1886]
[Editor: This non-rhyming poem was published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 21 August 1886.] The Charge of Illawarra. “On Friday, as a party of Illawarra light horse were cantering sharply down Castlereagh-street, Sydney, they came into collision with a tip-cart, and one … [Read more...] about The Charge of Illawarra [poem, The Bulletin, 21 August 1886]
Wanted, a Young Lady Pianist for Exhibition [poem, The Bulletin, 21 August 1886]
[Editor: This poem, about an advertisement for a female piano player, appeared in the “Pepper and salt” column published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 21 August 1886.] [Wanted, a Young Lady Pianist for Exhibition.] “Wanted, a young lady pianist for Exbihition. Apply, — … [Read more...] about Wanted, a Young Lady Pianist for Exhibition [poem, The Bulletin, 21 August 1886]
Lollipops: A cause of juvenile crime [poem, The Bulletin, 21 August 1886]
[Editor: This untitled poem, about lollipops being alleged to be a cause of juvenile crime, appeared in the “Pepper and salt” column published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 21 August 1886. It is a parody of some verse by Elizabeth Barrett Browning (an English poetess), with her … [Read more...] about Lollipops: A cause of juvenile crime [poem, The Bulletin, 21 August 1886]
Fifty-Six and Eighty-Six [poem, The Bulletin, 21 August 1886]
[Editor: This poem appeared in the “Pepper and salt” column published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 21 August 1886.] [Fifty-Six and Eighty-Six] The “social purity” maggot is eating away the heart of Ballarat. The local Crookses and Walkers have discovered that gambling … [Read more...] about Fifty-Six and Eighty-Six [poem, The Bulletin, 21 August 1886]
A lady not in the very best of circumstances [The Bulletin, 21 August 1886]
[Editor: This untitled article was published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 21 August 1886.] [A lady not in the very best of circumstances] A lady not in the very best of circumstances, and whose husband retired from the vulgar gaze for two years’ rest just after last … [Read more...] about A lady not in the very best of circumstances [The Bulletin, 21 August 1886]
Hymn to Hermann [poem, The Bulletin, 21 August 1886]
[Editor: This poem appeared in the “Sundry Shows” column published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 21 August 1886. The poem was written regarding a play of “His Natural Life” (based upon the story of the same name by Marcus Clarke), produced by Mr. Jingo Tyrell (distinct from … [Read more...] about Hymn to Hermann [poem, The Bulletin, 21 August 1886]
Theatre Royal — “His Natural Life” [theatre review, The Bulletin, 21 August 1886]
[Editor: This review, of the play “His Natural Life” (based upon the story of the same name by Marcus Clarke), appeared in the “Sundry Shows” column, published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 21 August 1886. The review includes some comments on the state of Australian … [Read more...] about Theatre Royal — “His Natural Life” [theatre review, The Bulletin, 21 August 1886]
A Bushman’s Troubles [poem, The Bulletin, 21 August 1886]
[Editor: This poem was published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 21 August 1886.] A Bushman’s Troubles. (For The Bulletin.) ’Tis the voice of the ’possum, his tones sweet and low Assure me he means for my damper to go. Hark! he’s close to the fire — he searches the … [Read more...] about A Bushman’s Troubles [poem, The Bulletin, 21 August 1886]