[Editor: This poem by Will Ogilvie was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] A Scotch Night. If you chance to strike a gathering of half-a-dozen friends When the drink is Highland whusky or some chosen Border blends, And the room is full of speirin’ and the gruppin’ … [Read more...] about A Scotch Night [poem by Will Ogilvie]
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The Murder-Night [poem by Hugh McCrae]
[Editor: This poem by Hugh McCrae was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] The Murder-Night. The tree-frogs sing in the rain. The stars are caught in the pines, The wind has fled up the lane, And a sick man’s window shines. A loose horse neighs at the night, A … [Read more...] about The Murder-Night [poem by Hugh McCrae]
The Honeymoon Train [poem by A.G. Stephens]
[Editor: This poem by A. G. Stephens was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] The Honeymoon Train. Hark how the chill westerly rattles the windows! I ’ll draw up my chair to the side of the fire: That new book, I fancy, must wait till to-morrow — I ’m lazy, and … [Read more...] about The Honeymoon Train [poem by A.G. Stephens]
The Last Bullet [poem by John Farrell]
[Editor: This poem by John Farrell was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] The Last Bullet. Since the first human eyes saw the first timid stars break through heaven, and shine, Surely never a man has bowed under the cross of a curse such as mine; They of all the … [Read more...] about The Last Bullet [poem by John Farrell]
The Bush Missionary [poem by W.T. Goodge]
[Editor: This poem by W.T. Goodge was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] The Bush Missionary. ’T was on old M’Carson’s station, near the finish of the shearing, We were seated round the table in the hut, playing loo; An unrighteous occupation, nor particularly … [Read more...] about The Bush Missionary [poem by W.T. Goodge]
O’Toole and M’Sharry [poem by Thomas E. Spencer]
[Editor: This poem by Thomas E. Spencer was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] O’Toole and M’Sharry. (A Lachlan Idyll.) In the valley of the Lachlan, where the perfume from the pines Fills the glowing summer air like incense spreading; Where the silent flowing … [Read more...] about O’Toole and M’Sharry [poem by Thomas E. Spencer]
Father Riley’s Horse [poem by A.B. Paterson]
[Editor: This poem by “Banjo” Paterson was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] Father Riley’s Horse. ’T was the horse-thief Andy Regan that was hunted like a dog By the troopers of the Upper Murray side ; They had searched in every gully — they had looked in every … [Read more...] about Father Riley’s Horse [poem by A.B. Paterson]
Tambaroora [poem by Bendee]
[Editor: This poem by Bendee was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] Tambaroora. We was playin’ tambaroora for a shandy ; There was nine of us, an’ Murphy had the hat ; An’ he shook it with a twist that knocked us bandy, Sayin’, “Ivery mahn is heads; now luk at … [Read more...] about Tambaroora [poem by Bendee]
The Sick Cab-Rider [poem by Edmund Fisher]
The Sick Cab-Rider [poem by Edmund Fisher] [Editor: This poem by Edmund Fisher was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] The Sick Cab-Rider. Just shake my pillows up a bit, and take the rocking-chair, The cough’s not half so bad to-day, so I’m feeling pretty fair … [Read more...] about The Sick Cab-Rider [poem by Edmund Fisher]
The Tugs of Simpsonville [poem by W.T. Goodge]
[Editor: This poem by W.T. Goodge was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] The Tugs of Simpsonville. He was dirty, dark and artful, and they called him “Saltbush Bill,” But we did n’t recognise him when he came to Simpsonville ; It’s a sort of one-horse township … [Read more...] about The Tugs of Simpsonville [poem by W.T. Goodge]
A Twisted Idyl [poem by Frank Morton]
[Editor: This poem by Frank Morton was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] A Twisted Idyl. Charteris, the artist with the lovely wife, A casual friend of mine, told me the story In a chance mood of careless confidence . . . Among the privileges of my … [Read more...] about A Twisted Idyl [poem by Frank Morton]
How We Won the Ribbon [poem by Will Ogilvie]
[Editor: This poem by Will Ogilvie was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] How We Won the Ribbon. Come and look around my office — Floors are littered, walls are hung With the treasures and the trophies Of the days when I was young ; Rusty spur and snaffle … [Read more...] about How We Won the Ribbon [poem by Will Ogilvie]
The Confidential Jockey [poem by Francis Kenna]
[Editor: This poem by Francis Kenna was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] The Confidential Jockey. No, I would n’t sell ’er. Mister. Wot ’s the good of talkin’ rot! She ’s the mare, is dat dere neddy, Dat ’as brought me all I got. I was ridin’ den for … [Read more...] about The Confidential Jockey [poem by Francis Kenna]
The Currency Lass [poem by Roderic Quinn]
[Editor: This poem by Roderic Quinn was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] The Currency Lass. They marshalled her lovers four and four, A drum at their head, in the days of old : O, none could have guessed their hearts were sore ; They marched with such gayness … [Read more...] about The Currency Lass [poem by Roderic Quinn]
Skeeta [poem by Barcroft Boake]
[Editor: This poem by Barcroft Boake was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] Skeeta. … [Read more...] about Skeeta [poem by Barcroft Boake]
Bashful Gleeson [poem by Edward Dyson]
[Editor: This poem by Edward Dyson was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] Bashful Gleeson. From her home beyond the river in the parting of the hills, Where the wattles’ fleecy blossom surged and scattered in the breeze, And the tender creepers twined about the … [Read more...] about Bashful Gleeson [poem by Edward Dyson]
The Cocky’s Handy Man [poem by Ben Sun]
[Editor: This poem by Ben Sun was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] The Cocky’s Handy Man. The soldier has his glory, and the sailor has his joy, And we’ve heard in song and story of the little cabin-boy ; The shearer’s mostly beering when he is n’t on the … [Read more...] about The Cocky’s Handy Man [poem by Ben Sun]
The Shoe [poem by J.M.L.]
[Editor: This poem by J.M.L. was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] The Shoe. Battered and worn on the wayside lay A shoe, unseen by the busy throng Of passers who, through the dusty way, From morn to eve had hurried along. The sight of that shoe to me has … [Read more...] about The Shoe [poem by J.M.L.]
The Fat Man and the War [poem by Magnet]
[Editor: This poem by Magnet was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] The Fat Man and the War. They sing of the pride of battle, They sing of the Dogs of War, Of the men that are slain like cattle On African soil afar. They sing of the gallant … [Read more...] about The Fat Man and the War [poem by Magnet]
“Dunno!” [poem by Bernard Espinasse]
[Editor: This poem by Bernard Espinasse was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] “Dunno!” ’Member Jim? Long, lanky slab, Seemed he had no tongue to gab. Shed all clucking, he’d lie low ; Ask him; he’d say, “Oh! dunno!” Mighty hard to interest Jim, Most things … [Read more...] about “Dunno!” [poem by Bernard Espinasse]
Boko [poem by Curlew]
[Editor: This poem by Curlew was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] Boko. All the riding-gear is rusty, all the girths and straps are dusty, And the saddle ’s old and mouldy where it ’s hanging on the wall ; While the stockwhip and the bridle on their pegs are … [Read more...] about Boko [poem by Curlew]
Dreams And Deeds [poem by E.J. Dempsey]
[Editor: This poem by E.J. Dempsey was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] Dreams And Deeds. In dreams — I wield the lightning’s flash And whip the wearying planet’s pace. In deed — I tremble at the dash Of cabman’s whip flicked near my face. In dreams — with … [Read more...] about Dreams And Deeds [poem by E.J. Dempsey]
Among the Palms [poem by Hesketh]
[Editor: This poem by Hesketh was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] Among the Palms. To save the past by one brave deed ! The time was “now,” the place “this spot.” Love-stifled rage importunes speed, For Hate can thrive where Love will rot. A noiseless … [Read more...] about Among the Palms [poem by Hesketh]
The Mallee Fire [poem by C.H. Souter]
[Editor: This poem by C.H. Souter was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] The Mallee Fire. I suppose it just depends on where you ’re raised. Once I met a cove as swore by green belar ! Could n’t sight the good old mallee-stump I praised : Well — I could n’t … [Read more...] about The Mallee Fire [poem by C.H. Souter]
Jim Jamieson, of Tringabar [poem by Pan]
[Editor: This poem by Pan was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] Jim Jamieson, of Tringabar. Jim Jamieson, Of Tringabar, By everyone Both near and far Was known to be the meanest man That e’er sold sawdust mixed with bran ; He had a stiff- Kneed, mangy … [Read more...] about Jim Jamieson, of Tringabar [poem by Pan]