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A Bushman’s Troubles [poem, The Bulletin, 21 August 1886]

12 May 2017 · Leave a Comment

[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]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: poem, possums, publication The Bulletin (Sydney), SourceNLA, year1886

“The Chinese must go” [The Bulletin, 21 August 1886]

12 May 2017 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article, about Chinese in Australia, appeared in the “Plain English” column, published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 21 August 1886. The article referred to in the first paragraph is “The Chinese in Australia: Their vices and their victims”, which appeared in the … [Read more...] about “The Chinese must go” [The Bulletin, 21 August 1886]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Chinese, publication The Bulletin (Sydney), SourceNLA, year1886

The Imperial Federation lie [The Bulletin, 21 August 1886]

12 May 2017 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article about Imperial Federation (the proposed parliamentary union of the British Empire) was published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 21 August 1886.] The Imperial Federation lie. When Lord Tennyson, in his official capacity as poetic dancing skeleton to … [Read more...] about The Imperial Federation lie [The Bulletin, 21 August 1886]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Imperial Federation, publication The Bulletin (Sydney), racial attitudes, SourceNLA, year1886

“Australianism”: A new cult [1 July 1918]

20 February 2017 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: An article on the ideology of “Australianism”. Whilst the article refers to the ideology as a “cult”, that particular word is being used here in the sense of a great devotion to an idea, object, or movement, rather than in a negative sense (such as the derogatory … [Read more...] about “Australianism”: A new cult [1 July 1918]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Australianism, SourceNLA, year1918

Australianism [11 May 1912]

20 February 2017 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This brief item (apparently, an extract from the Independent Workers’ Journal) was published in the Building and Real Estate magazine (11 May 1912).] Australianism. Australianism is the spirit that must rule Australia, and in that sentiment there is no place for … [Read more...] about Australianism [11 May 1912]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Australianism, SourceNLA, year1912

The Bronze Trumpet: A Satirical Poem [booklet by Henry Kendall, 1866]

27 November 2015 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This booklet-length poem was published in 1866 by an anonymous author; however, its authorship has been attributed to Henry Kendall, based upon correspondence from Kendall to Charles Harpur.] The Bronze Trumpet: A Satirical … [Read more...] about The Bronze Trumpet: A Satirical Poem [booklet by Henry Kendall, 1866]

Filed Under: books booklets pamphlets, poetry Tagged With: booklet, Henry Kendall (1839-1882) (author), poem, SourceNLA, SourceSLV, year1866

Keep Australia White! [song by P. F. Collins, circa 1901-1918]

23 September 2015 · 2 Comments

[Editor: A song by P. F. Collins. Published as a single-sided song sheet, ca. 1901-1918.] Australia’s song Keep Australia White! You sons of young Australia, Come listen to my song, I’ll tell you a little story That won’t detain you long: We’ve had good statesmen … [Read more...] about Keep Australia White! [song by P. F. Collins, circa 1901-1918]

Filed Under: songs Tagged With: @ yearTBA, P. F. Collins, racial poetry, song, SourceNLA

This Bit of the World Belongs to Us [song by “Dryblower” Murphy, circa 1909]

23 April 2014 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A song by “Dryblower” Murphy about the visit of the American fleet to Australia in 1908. Written for the pantomime “Jack & Jill” (1908), this version was based upon his song “We’ve Got a Big Brother in America” (1908). From the sheet music published circa … [Read more...] about This Bit of the World Belongs to Us [song by “Dryblower” Murphy, circa 1909]

Filed Under: songs Tagged With: American fleet visit to Australia 1908, Dryblower Murphy (1866-1939) (author), Editor’s notes additional, song, SourceNLA, year1909, YearApproximate

I’m Going Back Again to Yarrawonga [song by Neil McBeath, ca.1919]

15 September 2013 · 6 Comments

[Editor: This song, written by Neil McBeath, would appear to be the source for the well-know Australian phrase “I’ll linger longer in Yarrawonga”. Published about 1919.] I’m Going Back Again to Yarrawonga Song Written, Composed & Sung in France Corp. Neil … [Read more...] about I’m Going Back Again to Yarrawonga [song by Neil McBeath, ca.1919]

Filed Under: songs Tagged With: song, SourceNLA, Yarrawonga, year1919

[This very charming gentleman] [poem by C. J. Dennis]

16 May 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in A Book for Kids, 1921.] [This very charming gentleman] This very charming gentleman, extremely old and gruff, He slowly shook his head and took a great big pinch of snuff. Then he spluttered and he muttered and he … [Read more...] about [This very charming gentleman] [poem by C. J. Dennis]

Filed Under: poetry for children Tagged With: A Book for Kids (C. J. Dennis 1921), C. J. Dennis (1876-1938) (author), poem, SourceNLA, year1921

Good Night [poem by C. J. Dennis]

16 May 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in A Book for Kids, 1921.] Good Night And so, Good Night. I’m rather tired. I hardly thought I’d be required To draw a lot of pictures, too, When I arranged to write for you. I found it hard, but did my best; And now I … [Read more...] about Good Night [poem by C. J. Dennis]

Filed Under: poetry for children Tagged With: A Book for Kids (C. J. Dennis 1921), C. J. Dennis (1876-1938) (author), poem, SourceNLA, year1921

The Publisher [poem by C. J. Dennis]

16 May 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in A Book for Kids, 1921.] The Publisher I’d like to be a publisher, and publish massive tomes Written in a massive style by blokes with massive domes — Science books, and histories of Egypt’s day and Rome’s, Books of … [Read more...] about The Publisher [poem by C. J. Dennis]

Filed Under: poetry for children Tagged With: A Book for Kids (C. J. Dennis 1921), C. J. Dennis (1876-1938) (author), poem, SourceNLA, year1921

Lullaby [poem by C. J. Dennis]

16 May 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in A Book for Kids, 1921.] Lullaby You are much too big to dandle, And I will not leave the candle. Go to sleep. . You are growing naughty, rather, And I’ll have to speak to father. Go to sleep! If you’re good I shall … [Read more...] about Lullaby [poem by C. J. Dennis]

Filed Under: poetry for children Tagged With: A Book for Kids (C. J. Dennis 1921), C. J. Dennis (1876-1938) (author), poem, SourceNLA, year1921

Bird Song [poem by C. J. Dennis]

16 May 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in A Book for Kids, 1921 (page 114). This book has four poems entitled “Bird Song”, on pages 48, 63, 108, and 114.] Bird Song I suspect the Kookaburra, For his methods are not thorough In his highly praised campaign … [Read more...] about Bird Song [poem by C. J. Dennis]

Filed Under: poetry for children Tagged With: A Book for Kids (C. J. Dennis 1921), C. J. Dennis (1876-1938) (author), poem, SourceNLA, year1921

Polly Dibbs [poem by C. J. Dennis]

16 May 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in A Book for Kids, 1921.] Polly Dibbs Mrs. Dibbs — Polly Dibbs, Standing at a tub, Washing other people’s clothes — Rub — Rub — Rub. Poor, old, skinny arms White with soapy foam — At night she takes her shabby … [Read more...] about Polly Dibbs [poem by C. J. Dennis]

Filed Under: poetry for children Tagged With: A Book for Kids (C. J. Dennis 1921), C. J. Dennis (1876-1938) (author), poem, SourceNLA, year1921

A Change of Air [poem by C. J. Dennis]

16 May 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in A Book for Kids, 1921.] A Change of Air Now, a man in Oodnadatta He grew fat, and he grew fatter, Though he hardly had a thing to eat for dinner; While a man in Booboorowie Often sat and wondered how he Could … [Read more...] about A Change of Air [poem by C. J. Dennis]

Filed Under: poetry for children Tagged With: A Book for Kids (C. J. Dennis 1921), C. J. Dennis (1876-1938) (author), poem, SourceNLA, year1921

Upon the Road to Rockabout [poem by C. J. Dennis]

16 May 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in A Book for Kids, 1921.] Upon the Road to Rockabout Upon the road to Rockabout I came upon some sheep — A large and woolly flock about As wide as it was deep. I was about to turn about To ask the man to tell Some … [Read more...] about Upon the Road to Rockabout [poem by C. J. Dennis]

Filed Under: poetry for children Tagged With: A Book for Kids (C. J. Dennis 1921), C. J. Dennis (1876-1938) (author), poem, SourceNLA, year1921

The Feast [poem by C. J. Dennis]

16 May 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in A Book for Kids, 1921.] The Feast Cackle and lay, cackle and lay! How many eggs did you get to-day? Two in the manger, and four in the shed, Six in the box where the chickens are fed, Two in the tussocks and ten in … [Read more...] about The Feast [poem by C. J. Dennis]

Filed Under: poetry for children Tagged With: A Book for Kids (C. J. Dennis 1921), C. J. Dennis (1876-1938) (author), poem, SourceNLA, year1921

The Famine [poem by C. J. Dennis]

16 May 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in A Book for Kids, 1921.] The Famine Cackle and lay, cackle and lay! How many eggs did you get to-day? None in the manger, and none in the shed, None in the box where the chickens are fed, None in the tussocks and none … [Read more...] about The Famine [poem by C. J. Dennis]

Filed Under: poetry for children Tagged With: A Book for Kids (C. J. Dennis 1921), C. J. Dennis (1876-1938) (author), poem, SourceNLA, year1921

The Sailor [poem by C. J. Dennis]

16 May 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in A Book for Kids, 1921.] The Sailor I’d like to be a sailor — a sailor bold and bluff — Calling out, “Ship ahoy!” in manly tones and gruff. I’d learn to box the compass, and to reef and tack and luff; I’d sniff and … [Read more...] about The Sailor [poem by C. J. Dennis]

Filed Under: poetry for children Tagged With: A Book for Kids (C. J. Dennis 1921), C. J. Dennis (1876-1938) (author), poem, SourceNLA, year1921

Bird Song [poem by C. J. Dennis]

16 May 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in A Book for Kids, 1921 (page 108). This book has four poems entitled “Bird Song”, on pages 48, 63, 108, and 114.] Bird Song I detest the Carrion Crow! (He’s a raven, don’t you know?) He’s a greedy glutton, also, and a … [Read more...] about Bird Song [poem by C. J. Dennis]

Filed Under: poetry for children Tagged With: A Book for Kids (C. J. Dennis 1921), C. J. Dennis (1876-1938) (author), poem, SourceNLA, year1921

Old Black Jacko [poem by C. J. Dennis]

16 May 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in A Book for Kids, 1921.] Old Black Jacko Old Black Jacko Smokes tobacco In his little pipe of clay. Puff, puff, puff, He never has enough Though he smokes it all day. But his lubra says, “Mine tink dat Jacky Him … [Read more...] about Old Black Jacko [poem by C. J. Dennis]

Filed Under: poetry for children Tagged With: A Book for Kids (C. J. Dennis 1921), C. J. Dennis (1876-1938) (author), poem, SourceNLA, year1921

Farmer Jack [poem by C. J. Dennis]

16 May 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in A Book for Kids, 1921.] Farmer Jack Old farmer Jack gazed on his wheat, And feared the frost would nip it. Said he, “it’s nearly seven feet — I must begin to strip it.” He stripped it with a stripper and He bagged … [Read more...] about Farmer Jack [poem by C. J. Dennis]

Filed Under: poetry for children Tagged With: A Book for Kids (C. J. Dennis 1921), C. J. Dennis (1876-1938) (author), poem, SourceNLA, year1921

The Barber [poem by C. J. Dennis]

16 May 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in A Book for Kids, 1921.] The Barber I’d like to be a barber, and learn to shave and clip, Calling out, “Next please!” and pocketing my tip. All day I’d hear my scissors going, “Snip, Snip, Snip”; I’d lather people’s … [Read more...] about The Barber [poem by C. J. Dennis]

Filed Under: poetry for children Tagged With: A Book for Kids (C. J. Dennis 1921), C. J. Dennis (1876-1938) (author), poem, SourceNLA, year1921

Woolloomooloo [poem by C. J. Dennis]

16 May 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in A Book for Kids, 1921.] Woolloomooloo Here’s a ridiculous riddle for you: How many o’s are there in Woolloomooloo? Two for the W, two for the m, Four for the l’s, and that’s plenty for them. ————— I wonder what … [Read more...] about Woolloomooloo [poem by C. J. Dennis]

Filed Under: poetry for children Tagged With: A Book for Kids (C. J. Dennis 1921), C. J. Dennis (1876-1938) (author), poem, SourceNLA, year1921

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