[Editor: One of a series of “Songs for the Miners” published in The Empire, 1851.] Songs for the Miners. No. 2. Softly as falls the bell-bird’s song, Our shovels we ply and our hopes grow strong ; Soon as the loaves in store looks small, For Bathurst we’ll start … [Read more...] about Songs for the Miners. No. 2. [song, 24 May 1851]
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Songs for the Miners. No. I. [song, 22 May 1851]
[Editor: One of a series of “Songs for the Miners” published in The Empire, 1851.] Songs for the Miners. No. I. Away, away to the Bathurst ground, Where the “dust” is brightly shining : Away, away to the “Diggins” found, Where the boys are busily mining. And Midas, … [Read more...] about Songs for the Miners. No. I. [song, 22 May 1851]
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]
Where the Light and the Shadows Lie [poem, 1 February 1903]
Where the Light and the Shadows Lie. Many a wind is blowing, Out from the weary West, Many a wave is chasing Opaline crest on crest ; Many a ship is sailing Over the Austral tide, And all to-night, like a white moth’s flight, Are bound for the Sydney side. Many a … [Read more...] about Where the Light and the Shadows Lie [poem, 1 February 1903]
Golden Wattle [poem by S. T., 1 September 1910]
Golden Wattle. [By S. T.] Shake your golden bells, O wattle ! Shake your golden bells! ’Tis a merry tale of springtime That their music tells. Set your fairy chimes a-ringing, Scatter scent and song; Spring is coming, tho’ the dreary Winter days were long. We … [Read more...] about Golden Wattle [poem by S. T., 1 September 1910]
To the Wattle Blossom [poem, 19 July 1894]
To the Wattle Blossom. “Hope, like the gleaming taper’s light, Adorns and cheers the way.” Hail ! to thee, bright bless’d harbinger of spring ; What happy dreams of sunny days thy golden glories bring ; And songs of birds, and azure skies : A wealth of sunlight in thee … [Read more...] about To the Wattle Blossom [poem, 19 July 1894]
Ode to the Wattle Blossom [poem, 27 September 1889]
Ode to the Wattle Blossom. Hail! thou bloom of lovely spring, Golden emblem of delight, Entrancing thoughts around thee cling, Closing Austral’s winter night. Sweetest odour thou dost bear, Joys thou always bring’st to me, Hope-inspiring seems the air, Redolent of … [Read more...] about Ode to the Wattle Blossom [poem, 27 September 1889]
Golden Wattle, Australia’s Emblem [poem by Ellie Wemyss, 1 September 1910]
Golden Wattle, Australia’s Emblem. [By Ellie Wemyss.] Wattle ! Emblem of Australia! Flower of sun-gold splendour bright! Royal crown and fit regalia! Golden earth and flowers and light! Where hearts of gold in love unite! Emblem of her sun-gold glory! Lavishing thy … [Read more...] about Golden Wattle, Australia’s Emblem [poem by Ellie Wemyss, 1 September 1910]
A Bushman’s Song [poem, 21 May 1932]
A Bushman’s Song (By Trix Quinn) I have wandered with my cattle With my sheep and horses, too, I have lived in drought and famine On the creek that’s called Barcoo. I was twenty when I started, I could ride a horse full speed, I could drink a pot of beer, And go … [Read more...] about A Bushman’s Song [poem, 21 May 1932]
Wattle Blossoms [poem, 30 October 1908]
“Wattle Blossoms.” [By C.G.L.] Two little folk — like the babes in the wood, Are wandering hand in hand ; Music of Spring makes the deep forests ring, So all things may understand That there’s a “Something now seeming to say “Let everything sing that may, Out of the … [Read more...] about Wattle Blossoms [poem, 30 October 1908]
The Straight Tip [poem advertisements, 30 October 1908]
[Editor: Two poetical advertisements from the The Alexandra and Yea Standard, 1908.] The Straight Tip. If you want to dream the winner Of the Caulfield or the Cup, Be reckless with your dinner, Also careless how you sup. But for indigestion chronic, With its train of … [Read more...] about The Straight Tip [poem advertisements, 30 October 1908]
The Christmas Angel [poem by Mary Hannay Foott, 26 December 1891]
[Editor: This poem, by Mary Hannay Foott, was published in The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser (Sydney, NSW), 26 December 1891.] The Christmas Angel. Through skies of midnight swift he swept, His earthward voyage holding — Our year-long exile — whilst we … [Read more...] about The Christmas Angel [poem by Mary Hannay Foott, 26 December 1891]
Unclasped [poem by Philip D. Lorimer, 21 December 1897]
[Editor: Poem by Philip Durham Lorimer.] Unclasped Uttered — and they fell, Deep into sighing hearts, Deadlier than poisoned darts, Bringing their death knell. Echoes through dark blue weeping eyes, In painful silence, earth’s good-byes, In evening’s gloaming … [Read more...] about Unclasped [poem by Philip D. Lorimer, 21 December 1897]
Love’s Golden Flow [Love’s Golden Hour] [poem by Philip D. Lorimer, 24 February 1894]
[Editor: A poem by Philip Durham Lorimer; also published as “Love’s Golden Hour”. Published in The Windsor and Richmond Gazette, 24 February 1894.] Love’s Golden Flow. When drifting clouds in evening bar The glory of the day, And light sinks in that light afar — A line … [Read more...] about Love’s Golden Flow [Love’s Golden Hour] [poem by Philip D. Lorimer, 24 February 1894]
Death of a bush poet [re. Philip D. Lorimer , 17 November 1897]
[Editor: About the life of Philip Durham Lorimer.] Death of a bush poet. Mr. Philip D. Lorimer, whose death was announced on Friday (says Monday’s “S. D. Telegraph”), was known right through the country and Queensland and Victoria as “the Australian bush poet.” “Old … [Read more...] about Death of a bush poet [re. Philip D. Lorimer , 17 November 1897]
[The kangaroo name] [11 October 1889]
[Editor: An extract from the “Gossip from Abroad” column in the Portland Guardian, 1889. Whether this story is actually true or not is another matter.] [The kangaroo name] When Captain Cook discovered Australia he saw some of the natives on the shore with a dead animal of … [Read more...] about [The kangaroo name] [11 October 1889]
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]
Anzacs [poem, 28 April 1942]
Anzacs When you look back through the ages, Turning over history’s pages, You’ll find brave deeds of men In every war; But no breed of man looms bigger, Than the rough and ready Digger — My hat’s off to the Anzacs, It’s those guys I’m speaking for. The above poem was … [Read more...] about Anzacs [poem, 28 April 1942]
“Don Bradman” [song, 1 September 1932]
[Editor: This is an excerpt from “The Children’s Pages” section of The Queenslander (Brisbane, Qld.), 1 September 1932. The song is about the famous cricketer, Don Bradman; some music videos of the song are also available.] “Don Bradman.” A reader of “The Queenslander” … [Read more...] about “Don Bradman” [song, 1 September 1932]
On the Far Barcoo [song, 24 June 1932]
[Editor: This song is from Bill Bowyang’s column, “On the Track”, in the The Townsville Daily Bulletin, 1932.] Old Bush Verse. Several readers have asked for the words of an old bush song entitled “On the Far Barcoo,” and now that I have received the words I reprint them … [Read more...] about On the Far Barcoo [song, 24 June 1932]
Diamantina Droving [poem, 24 June 1932]
[Editor: This poem is from Bill Bowyang’s column, “On The Track”, in the The Townsville Daily Bulletin, 1932. It could be considered as a late addition to the “Bulletin Debate” started by Henry Lawson and Banjo Paterson.] Diamantina Droving. That a drover’s life has … [Read more...] about Diamantina Droving [poem, 24 June 1932]
Algernon the farmer [story, 24 June 1932]
[Editor: This story is from Bill Bowyang’s column, “On The Track”, in the The Townsville Daily Bulletin, 1932.] [Algernon the farmer] “Clemona” writes: Cyril and Algernon were two brothers who had a station in Western N.S.W. Because of a college education they considered … [Read more...] about Algernon the farmer [story, 24 June 1932]
A dream of Death [story, 24 June 1932]
[Editor: This story is from Bill Bowyang’s column, “On the Track”, in the The Townsville Daily Bulletin, 1932.] [A dream of Death] “Lana Siding” has stiff luck : I am the most sad and lonely man this side of the Gulf. I have been turned out of a good home by a woman who … [Read more...] about A dream of Death [story, 24 June 1932]
Jacaranda [poem, 11 April 1931]
Jacaranda. The softest mauve carpet That ever was spread, The deepest mauve canopy Over my head. A haze in the warm air Of loveliest hue That seems to envelop The garden and you. A. S. H. Source: The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, NSW), Saturday 11 April … [Read more...] about Jacaranda [poem, 11 April 1931]
Mister Lang [poem, 24 January 1931]
[Editor: A poem written about Jack Lang.] Mister Lang. Mister Lang he spurned the Council of the States that deals with Loan — “Take away your proferred millions, I will go upon my own.” Mister Lang had an impression That his credit was O.K. “Not for me,” he told … [Read more...] about Mister Lang [poem, 24 January 1931]