[Editor: This poem by Evelyn Threlfall was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] The Road to Wyoming. Upon the road to Wyoming The cool ferns rustled in the wood, When I rode forth to gain a thing That was to me Life’s only good. O Love so lightly understood ! O … [Read more...] about The Road to Wyoming [poem by Evelyn Threlfall]
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A Tight Corner [poem by C.H. Souter]
[Editor: This poem by C.H. Souter was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] A Tight Corner. Yes, I know it’s a mighty poor chance, but there’s no other way. Look, man, look at her lips ! Don’t you see they ’re already quite blue? P’r’aps ten minutes, p’r’aps … [Read more...] about A Tight Corner [poem by C.H. Souter]
A Big “Bust” [poem by Edward Dyson]
[Editor: This poem by Edward Dyson was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] A Big “Bust.” The wildest bust I ever struck,” the lean old bushman said, “Was run up by a gentleman they christened Heavy Ned. “A s’perior sort o’ person — which they often is the worst … [Read more...] about A Big “Bust” [poem by Edward Dyson]
The Hairy Man of Koorawatha [poem by Tom Freeman]
[Editor: This poem by Tom Freeman was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] The Hairy Man of Koorawatha. There ’s a range beneath whose savage scowl the low land cowers in craven dread, — A fierce black ridge that Nature seems to have formed in a furious whim … [Read more...] about The Hairy Man of Koorawatha [poem by Tom Freeman]
The Jester of the Damned [poem by J.H. Greene]
[Editor: This poem by J.H. Greene was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] The Jester of the Damned. The Laughter-Maker was dead who had shaken the world with mirth ; His soul flew up from the grave, leaving a mournful earth ; Up through the web of the stars, … [Read more...] about The Jester of the Damned [poem by J.H. Greene]
The Fall of Patrick Dooley [poem by E.J. Dempsey]
[Editor: This poem by E.J. Dempsey was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] The Fall of Patrick Dooley. Lasht Christmas, begorra ! Oi know to my sorra, A gosht from the ind of the wurrld kem along ; An’ the same was O’Hagan, That out-an’-out pagan, As wild as … [Read more...] about The Fall of Patrick Dooley [poem by E.J. Dempsey]
The Anarchist [poem by Arthur H. Adams]
[Editor: This poem by Arthur H. Adams was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] The Anarchist. The dawn hangs heavy on the distant hill, The darkness shudders slowly into light ; And from the weary bosom of the night The pent winds sigh, then sink with horror … [Read more...] about The Anarchist [poem by Arthur H. Adams]
A German Lament [poem by Bendee]
[Editor: This poem by Bendee was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] A German Lament. I vas doin’ tam fine shplendid Buyin’ sheepskins, vool, und drippin, Und my cart-shpring mid ole Roany — Veil, I lofe dem like mein vrow ; Now dot lofe affair ish ended, Und … [Read more...] about A German Lament [poem by Bendee]
What the Bottle Said [poem by E.J. Brady]
[Editor: This poem by E. J. Brady was published in The Ways of Many Waters (1899) and The Bulletin Reciter (1901).] What the Bottle Said. A blistered span of blazing sand, A burning arch of sky . . . Despair and Death on either hand . . . Alone . . . And so to … [Read more...] about What the Bottle Said [poem by E.J. Brady]
My Mate Bill [poem by G.H. Gibson]
[Editor: This poem by G.H. Gibson was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901; it was also published (with minor variations) in The Old Bush Songs, edited by Banjo Paterson, 1905.] My Mate Bill. Jimmy the hut-keeper speaks: That ’s his saddle across the tie-beam, an’ … [Read more...] about My Mate Bill [poem by G.H. Gibson]
Christmas Belle [poem by John Carew]
[Editor: This poem by John Carew was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] Christmas Belle. The wind-strewn wheat lay far and wide upon the paddocks bare, The place all told the signs of drought — for we had had our share : “Next week the interest will be due on our … [Read more...] about Christmas Belle [poem by John Carew]
The Three Roads [poem by Victor Daley]
[Editor: This poem by Victor Daley was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] The Three Roads. There is a town in Ireland, A little town I know ; Its girls have tender Irish eyes Beneath their brows of snow ; And in the fields around it The Fairy Hawthorns … [Read more...] about The Three Roads [poem by Victor Daley]
The Winner of the Squatters’ Cup [poem by Frank Bellman]
[Editor: This poem by Frank Bellman was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] The Winner of the Squatters’ Cup. Luck good ? Yes, pretty fairish now ; the worst I ever knew, Came when I won — and lost — a race for Scott at Wallaroo. How ’s that ? you say — well, if … [Read more...] about The Winner of the Squatters’ Cup [poem by Frank Bellman]
Don’t Let the Moth Get In! [poem by T.A. Wilson]
[Editor: This poem by T.A. Wilson was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] Don’t Let the Moth Get In! I overhauled an overcoat of mine the other day, In the blazing months of summer it was brushed and laid away ; But the nipping nights of autumn spoke of winter … [Read more...] about Don’t Let the Moth Get In! [poem by T.A. Wilson]
Gig Fours [poem by McG]
[Editor: This poem by McG was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] Gig Fours. You can see their rudder hissing Past your canvas, and the kissing Of the wash that fans behind them on your bow-side makes her roll ; And your coxswain ’s calling “Quicker !” As your … [Read more...] about Gig Fours [poem by McG]
The How-We-Beat-The-Favourite Affliction [poem by N.M. O’Donnell]
[Editor: This poem by N.M. O’Donnell was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] The How-We-Beat-The-Favourite Affliction. It started at first in the brains of one Gordon (He blew them out after and somewhat atoned); Each ass is his echo — encoring— encored on — A … [Read more...] about The How-We-Beat-The-Favourite Affliction [poem by N.M. O’Donnell]
When Dacey Rode the Mule [poem by The B]
[Editor: This poem by The B was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] When Dacey Rode the Mule. ’T was in a small, up-country town, When we were boys at school, There came a circus with a clown And with a bucking mule. The clown announced a scheme they had — The … [Read more...] about When Dacey Rode the Mule [poem by The B]
Life’s Paradoxes [poem by P. Luftig]
[Editor: This poem by P. Luftig (Peter Airey) was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] Life’s Paradoxes. Strange ! the man who works the hardest never makes a pile of pelf, And the flirt who flirts most madly sometimes falls in love herself ; Strange ! the bogus … [Read more...] about Life’s Paradoxes [poem by P. Luftig]
The Ballad of Stuttering Jim [poem by Samuel Cliall White]
[Editor: This poem by Samuel Cliall White was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] The Ballad of Stuttering Jim (Illustrating the survival of the fittest). This is the yarn of Stuttering Jim, the girl, and the other man. The strangest yarn that ever was told … [Read more...] about The Ballad of Stuttering Jim [poem by Samuel Cliall White]
Mick Dooley’s Pants [poem by George Essex Evans]
[Editor: This poem by George Essex Evans was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] Mick Dooley’s Pants. They brought a boy from Tallaran to run Mick Dooley’s tracks ; They yarded him the fastest blood among the station cracks ; With moles and shirt and sloucher hat … [Read more...] about Mick Dooley’s Pants [poem by George Essex Evans]
The Price of a Kiss [poem by Elise Espinasse]
[Editor: This poem by Elise Espinasse was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] The Price of a Kiss. Where the ranges dip down to the plain at their base, In the lap of the gully lies Tressider’s place, And the dancers are footing it merry and bright For the honour … [Read more...] about The Price of a Kiss [poem by Elise Espinasse]
Bucked Off Its Brand [poem by R.A.F.]
[Editor: This poem by R.A.F. was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] Bucked Off Its Brand. Take my word ! he could buck, could Brown Baron ; And to ride ! who could ride like Long Jack ? There was never a thing born with hair on Could throw him when once on its … [Read more...] about Bucked Off Its Brand [poem by R.A.F.]
At the Diggings Store [poem by R.A.F.]
[Editor: This poem by R.A.F. was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] At the Diggings Store. Old diggings mates, who met once more, — He ’d been away and learned to shear ; She knew him ere he reached the door, Though parted now for many a year. But he ’d … [Read more...] about At the Diggings Store [poem by R.A.F.]
Consolation [poem by L.R. Macleod]
[Editor: This poem by L.R. Macleod was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] Consolation. Came a man to Mary Casey, In her hut at Maiden Camp, Saying, “Mary — now, be aisy ! But poor Casey’s gone on tramp.” “Och? go plumb!” said Mary, scolding, With a glitter in … [Read more...] about Consolation [poem by L.R. Macleod]
The Woman Speaks [poem by Ambrose Pratt]
[Editor: This poem by Ambrose Pratt was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] The Woman Speaks. So you think because I ’m a woman I was made but for pleasure and tears — You ! who smile and sneer at the sex I claim With the savoir-faire of your forty years. Ah, … [Read more...] about The Woman Speaks [poem by Ambrose Pratt]