[Editor: This article appeared in the column “Random Notes” (written by W. T. Goodge), published in The Western Champion, 22 January 1904.] Farrellesque reminiscenses. John Farrell is dead, and Australia has lost a front-rank journalist of remarkable versatility. He was a … [Read more...] about Farrellesque reminiscenses [by W. T. Goodge, 22 January 1904]
W. T. Goodge (1862-1909) (author)
The sorrows of fame [by W. T. Goodge, 12 May 1900]
[Editor: This article by W. T. Goodge was published in the Orange Leader and Millthorpe Messenger (Orange, NSW), 12 May 1900.] The sorrows of fame. [I ask the indulgence of the readers of the LEADER that I may ease my soul of a feeling of desperate vexation at an outrage … [Read more...] about The sorrows of fame [by W. T. Goodge, 12 May 1900]
Army Nurses [poem by “The Colonel” (W. T. Goodge), 18 October 1899]
[Editor: This poem by W. T. Goodge (using his pseudonym of “The Colonel”) was published in his “Nutshells” column in the Orange Leader, 18 October 1899. This poem was written at the time of the Boer War (South Africa, 1899-1902).] Army Nurses. From every quarter still … [Read more...] about Army Nurses [poem by “The Colonel” (W. T. Goodge), 18 October 1899]
The New Test [poem by “The Colonel” (W. T. Goodge), 18 October 1899]
[Editor: This poem by W. T. Goodge (using his pseudonym of “The Colonel”) was published in his “Nutshells” column in the Orange Leader, 18 October 1899.] The New Test. They give George Reid a souvenir To show they hold his friendship dear, But when the toasts are done … [Read more...] about The New Test [poem by “The Colonel” (W. T. Goodge), 18 October 1899]
Simply Want to Fight [poem by “The Colonel” (W. T. Goodge), 18 October 1899]
[Editor: This poem by W. T. Goodge (using his pseudonym of “The Colonel”) was published in his “Nutshells” column in the Orange Leader, 18 October 1899. This poem was written at the time of the Boer War (South Africa, 1899-1902).] Simply Want to Fight. Our soldier heroes … [Read more...] about Simply Want to Fight [poem by “The Colonel” (W. T. Goodge), 18 October 1899]
Sons of New Britannia [song by “The Colonel” (W. T. Goodge), 18 October 1899]
[Editor: This song by W. T. Goodge (using his pseudonym of “The Colonel”) was published in his “Nutshells” column in the Orange Leader, 18 October 1899.] [Sons of New Britannia] After a vain effort to stave off an attack of the prevailing epidemic of war fever the Colonel … [Read more...] about Sons of New Britannia [song by “The Colonel” (W. T. Goodge), 18 October 1899]
John L. Fegan [poem by “The Colonel” (W. T. Goodge), 18 October 1899]
[Editor: This poem by W. T. Goodge (using his pseudonym of “The Colonel”) was published in his “Nutshells” column in the Orange Leader, 18 October 1899.] John L. Fegan. A very gentle creature; No attribute is sinister. He was a local preacher, And now he is a … [Read more...] about John L. Fegan [poem by “The Colonel” (W. T. Goodge), 18 October 1899]
Premier Lyne [poem by “The Colonel” (W. T. Goodge), 18 October 1899]
[Editor: This poem by W. T. Goodge (using his pseudonym of “The Colonel”) was published in his “Nutshells” column in the Orange Leader, 18 October 1899.] [Premier Lyne] It is reported that the Government intends to float a loan. That’s N.S.W. finance all over. Borrow two … [Read more...] about Premier Lyne [poem by “The Colonel” (W. T. Goodge), 18 October 1899]
The Dog in the Manger [poem by W. T. Goodge, 7 February 1909]
[Editor: This poem by W. T. Goodge was published in The Sunday Times (Sydney, NSW), 7 February 1909. In this poem Goodge, who was born in England, takes exception to the call of the Labor Council in Newcastle (NSW) to minimise immigration to Australia.] The Dog in the … [Read more...] about The Dog in the Manger [poem by W. T. Goodge, 7 February 1909]
The Kookaburra Championship [poem by W. T. Goodge, 13 December 1908]
[Editor: This poem by W. T. Goodge was published in The Sunday Times (Sydney, NSW), 13 December 1908.] The Kookaburra Championship By W. T. Goodge — for the “Sunday Times” Out beyond the Bogan River on an unfrequented track, In that vast expanse of country which the … [Read more...] about The Kookaburra Championship [poem by W. T. Goodge, 13 December 1908]
In Memoriam: Victor John Daley [poem by W. T. Goodge, 31 December 1905]
[Editor: This poem about Victor Daley, by W. T. Goodge, was published in The Sunday Times (Sydney, NSW), 31 December 1905.] In Memoriam. Victor John Daley (For the “Sunday Times.”) May not a poetaster sing A requiem for a poet-king? May not a singer of jingling … [Read more...] about In Memoriam: Victor John Daley [poem by W. T. Goodge, 31 December 1905]
The Little Brown Egotist [poem by W. T. Goodge, 14 June 1903]
[Editor: This poem by W. T. Goodge was published in Truth, 14 June 1903.] “The Little Brown Egotist” (Written for “Truth.”) [The Bellambi Coal Company entertained the officers of the Japanese Squadron at their mine on Thursday, and the manager, Mr. Waley, before the … [Read more...] about The Little Brown Egotist [poem by W. T. Goodge, 14 June 1903]
Call All Hands [song by W. T. Goodge, 30 December 1899]
[Editor: This song by W. T. Goodge was published in The Orange Leader, 30 December 1899. It was previously published in The Daily Telegraph on 28 December 1899, but with several lines omitted (the The Orange Leader printed the full version). This song was written at the time of … [Read more...] about Call All Hands [song by W. T. Goodge, 30 December 1899]
The Governor’s Xmas Party [poem by W. T. Goodge, 25 December 1898]
[Editor: This poem by W. T. Goodge was published in Truth (Sydney, NSW), 25 December 1898.] The Governor’s Xmas Party. A Seasonable Vain Imagining. (By W. T. Goodge, in the ‘Orange Leader.’) Oh, the Governor was happy and the Governor was gay, For he knew that he … [Read more...] about The Governor’s Xmas Party [poem by W. T. Goodge, 25 December 1898]
“——!”: The Great Australian Adjective [poem by “The Colonel” (W. T. Goodge), 11 December 1897]
[Editor: This poem by W. T. Goodge was published in The Bulletin (Sydney), 11 December 1897. It’s authorship was originally credited to Goodge’s pseudonym of “The Colonel”. The missing word in this poem, one not spoken in polite society at that time, was … [Read more...] about “——!”: The Great Australian Adjective [poem by “The Colonel” (W. T. Goodge), 11 December 1897]
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]
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]