[Editor: Some poetry from the “Deaths” section (Edis and Standley) and the “In Memoriam” section (Thiel) of the The South Australian Register, 5 August 1890.] EDIS. — On the 27th July, in the Adelaide Hospital, the dearly beloved wife of J. Edis, of Port Wakefield, aged 53 … [Read more...] about Poetry from the “Deaths” and “In Memoriam” notices [poems, 5 August 1890]
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Poetry from the “In Memoriam” notices [poems, 7 October 1910]
[Editor: Some poetry from the “In memoriam” section of The Advertiser (Adelaide), 7 October 1910.] BOWDEN. — In sad and loving memory of our dear Lionel Hamilton, eldest son of J. R. and S. Bowden, who died October 7, 1907, Halifax-street, aged 5 years 4 months. In … [Read more...] about Poetry from the “In Memoriam” notices [poems, 7 October 1910]
Poetry from the “In Memoriam” notices [poem, 29 September 1906]
[Editor: Some poetry from the “In memoriam” section of the Sydney Morning Herald, 29 September 1906.] COLEBROOK. — A tribute of love to the memory of my devoted dada, Edward A. Colebrook, whom Jesus called September 29, 1903, aged 50 years. Deeply regretted. Across the … [Read more...] about Poetry from the “In Memoriam” notices [poem, 29 September 1906]
Waltzing Matilda [song, 14 December 1901]
[Editor: An early printing of the song “Waltzing Matilda” (written by Andrew Barton (“Banjo”) Paterson). Published in The Capricornian, 14 December 1901. Click here to see some videos of this song being played.] A Popular Bush Song. A bush poem entitled “Waltzing Matilda” … [Read more...] about Waltzing Matilda [song, 14 December 1901]
Federation [poem by “Eileen”, 29 September 1900]
[Editor: This poem, about the Federation of Australia, was published in The Northern Star, and Richmond and Tweed Rivers Advocate (Lismore, NSW), 29 September 1900.] Federation. October 1st, 1900. No sound of war, no din of strife Re-echoed at thy birth, But calm in … [Read more...] about Federation [poem by “Eileen”, 29 September 1900]
Australia Federata [poem, 9 September 1899]
[Editor: A patriotic poem, with an internationalist flavour. Published in The Queenslander, 9 September 1899.] Australia Federata. By Austin South. Last born of nations! Fair, and young, and free! Continent isle, blue-bounded by the sea — Australia, hail! A glorious … [Read more...] about Australia Federata [poem, 9 September 1899]
Lions v. Kangaroos. [song, 1 August 1896]
[Editor: A song about the cricket matches played between England and Australia. Published in The Queenslander, 1 August 1896.] Lions v. Kangaroos. Air, “Ten Thousand Miles Away.” Singing oh! for a fine and manly sport, for cricket is my theme, Singing oh! for Captain … [Read more...] about Lions v. Kangaroos. [song, 1 August 1896]
Aboriginal songs and words [16 May 1896]
[Editor: A letter published in the The Australian Town and Country Journal which included two Aboriginal songs; these songs were also published in Banjo Paterson’s collection, The Old Bush Songs (1905).] Aboriginal songs and words (By S. M. Mowle.) I am in accord with … [Read more...] about Aboriginal songs and words [16 May 1896]
Australia For Ever [poem, 21 January 1895]
[Editor: This poem, by F. S. Lewin, was published in The Barrier Miner (Broken Hill, NSW), 21 January 1895.] Australia For Ever Firmly we stand on our native land, Washed by Southern waters, Heart to heart and hand to hand, Australia’s sons and daughters. And this be … [Read more...] about Australia For Ever [poem, 21 January 1895]
True Bushmen [song, 22 September 1894]
[Editor: This song was published in The Queenslander (22 September 1894). It was also included in Banjo Paterson’s collection, The Old Bush Songs (1905), under the title of “The Bushman”, with some variations.] True Bushmen. (Supplied by R.C.L., Mitchell.) Air. — “The … [Read more...] about True Bushmen [song, 22 September 1894]
The Dying Stockman [Harrison/strapping version] [song, 4 August 1894]
[Editor: This song was published in the “Flotsam and Jetsam” column of The Queenslander (4 August 1894). Two different versions of the same song were included on the same page; this is the version supplied by F. Harrison, which uses the phrase “strapping young stockman” (the … [Read more...] about The Dying Stockman [Harrison/strapping version] [song, 4 August 1894]
The Dying Stockman [Doyle/stalwart version] [song, 4 August 1894]
[Editor: This song was published in the “Flotsam and Jetsam” column of The Queenslander (4 August 1894). Two different versions of the same song were included on the same page; this is the version supplied by G. Doyle, which uses the phrase “stalwart young stockman” (the other … [Read more...] about The Dying Stockman [Doyle/stalwart version] [song, 4 August 1894]
The Old Bullock Dray [song, 14 March 1890]
[Editor: This song was published in The North Melbourne Advertiser (14 March 1890). It was also included in Banjo Paterson’s collection, The Old Bush Songs (1905), with some variations.] The Old Bullock Dray Oh, the shearing is all over and the wool is coming down, And I … [Read more...] about The Old Bullock Dray [song, 14 March 1890]
Botany Bay [song, 1885]
[Editor: This is the text of the song from the stage show “Little Jack Sheppard”, which played in London in 1885 and in Melbourne in 1886, which went on to become a popular song in Australia. Published in Selection of Words and Music from Little Jack Sheppard: Burlesque Drama in … [Read more...] about Botany Bay [song, 1885]
A Business Melody [poem, 24 July 1885]
[Editor: A poetic encouragement to advertising, based upon the old poem “The Man in Our Town” (further details given below). Published in The North Eastern Ensign, 24 July 1885.] A Business Melody There was a man in our town, And he was wondrous wise, For when he marked … [Read more...] about A Business Melody [poem, 24 July 1885]
The Squatter’s Farewell [song, 1 November 1884]
[Editor: This song was published in The Queenslander, 1 November 1884. It was also included in Banjo Paterson’s collection, The Old Bush Songs (1905), under the title of “The Broken-Down Squatter”, with some variations.] The Squatter’s Farewell. A.D. 1885. Come, … [Read more...] about The Squatter’s Farewell [song, 1 November 1884]
When the Pigs Fly [song, 3 July 1880]
[Editor: A song of humourous intent, directed against the idea of women being given the right to vote. Published in The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser, 3 July 1880.] When the Pigs Fly Some folks they want cremation, and are very much … [Read more...] about When the Pigs Fly [song, 3 July 1880]
Australian Hymn [song by the Rev. John Dunmore Lang, 1826 (republished 1835)]
[Editor: Written by John Dunmore Lang, this was published in the The Colonist (4 June 1835). Previously published in Lang’s book, Aurora Australis; or Specimens of Sacred Poetry, for the Colonists of Australia (1826) under the title “Australian Hymn: For the Native Youth of the … [Read more...] about Australian Hymn [song by the Rev. John Dunmore Lang, 1826 (republished 1835)]
Hawking [song, 4 October 1873]
[Editor: This song was published in The Queenslander (4 October 1873). It was also included in Banjo Paterson’s collection, The Old Bush Songs (1905), with some variations.] Hawking. Air — “Bow, wow, wow.” Now shut your months, you loafers all, You vex me with your … [Read more...] about Hawking [song, 4 October 1873]
Little Things [poem, 21 December 1872]
[Editor: A poem by Mr. H. S. Banks. Published in The Illustrated Sydney News and New South Wales Agriculturalist & Grazier, 21 December 1872.] Little Things The little things which make life fair Are just as beautiful as rare; ’Tis these, we oft so lightly heed Which … [Read more...] about Little Things [poem, 21 December 1872]
Geoffry Prophesieth to his Public of the Future Greatness of Adelaide [poem, 9 July 1872]
[Editor: A poem from Geoffry Crabthorn’s column “Echoes from the bush”. Published in The South Australian Register, 9 July 1872.] Geoffry Prophesieth to his Public of the Future Greatness of Adelaide. [After Lord Macaulay.] Thine Adelaide is the triumph! Adelaide, the … [Read more...] about Geoffry Prophesieth to his Public of the Future Greatness of Adelaide [poem, 9 July 1872]
The Stockman’s Song [song, 3 June 1863]
[Editor: This song was published in The Empire (3 June 1863). It was also included in Banjo Paterson’s collection, The Old Bush Songs (1905), under the title of “The Australian Stockman”, with minor variations.] The Stockman’s Song The sun peers o’er the wooded ridge, … [Read more...] about The Stockman’s Song [song, 3 June 1863]
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]
The Squatter’s Dirge to his Ladye Love [song, 11 December 1860]
[Editor: This song is taken from a long letter to the The Sydney Morning Herald of 11 December 1860, in which the writer makes the point that the squatter’s life is not an easy one; the tune is a parody of the then popular song “Come, dwell with me”; some extracts from the letter … [Read more...] about The Squatter’s Dirge to his Ladye Love [song, 11 December 1860]
The Old House in Park Street [poem, 22 September 1855]
[Editor: One of a number of poetic advertisements produced by Wiley & Son, under the heading of “The Old House in Park Street”. This particular poetic advertisement encouraged the public to buy baskets, so to carry their food and drinks to the opening of the Sydney and Parramatta … [Read more...] about The Old House in Park Street [poem, 22 September 1855]