[Editor: These news items are extracts from the “Local” (general news) section published in the Hobart Town Advertiser (Hobart Town, Tas.), 1 March 1853.] Local. Dalton & Kelty. — These men have been fully committed to take their trial at the next Launceston Sittings for … [Read more...] about Local [news items, 1 March 1853]
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Melancholy death of a clergyman [30 March 1853]
[Editor: This article, regarding the death of the Rev. George Otter, was published in The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (West Maitland, NSW), 30 March 1853. However, as it turned out, much to the surprise of many, George Otter was in fact very much alive at … [Read more...] about Melancholy death of a clergyman [30 March 1853]
Instances of mortality [sermon, 1 March 1853]
[Editor: This article, a report on a sermon given by the Rev. F. Miller, was published in the “Local” (general news) section in the Hobart Town Advertiser (Hobart Town, Tas.), 1 March 1853. The article refers to the death of Rev. George Otter; however, the report of his death was … [Read more...] about Instances of mortality [sermon, 1 March 1853]
[The Three Colonies of Australia (review)] [February 1853]
[Editor: This brief untitled review of The Three Colonies of Australia (by Samuel Sidney), was published in the “Literature” segment of the “Editorial notes” section in Putnam’s Monthly (New York, USA), February 1853.] [The Three Colonies of Australia (review)] That … [Read more...] about [The Three Colonies of Australia (review)] [February 1853]
Gold License (Victoria) [for W. Fittall, 7 November 1854]
[Editor: This Gold License was issued to W. Fittall, in Victoria, on 7 November 1854.] NOT TRANSFERABLE. £2 £2 Gold License. — THREE MONTHS. No. 108 Seventh Novr 1854. The Bearer W Fittall having paid the Sum of TWO … [Read more...] about Gold License (Victoria) [for W. Fittall, 7 November 1854]
Gold License (Victoria) [for J. Taylor, 12 December 1853]
[Editor: This Gold License was issued to J. Taylor, in Victoria, on 12 December 1853.] Gold License. No. 87 12 Decr 1853. The Bearer J Taylor having paid the Sum of 40/ One Pound Ten Shillings, on account of the General Revenue of the Colony, I … [Read more...] about Gold License (Victoria) [for J. Taylor, 12 December 1853]
Gold License (Victoria) [for Berney Wheaton, 3 September 1853]
[Editor: This Gold License was issued to Berney Wheaton, in Victoria, on 3 September 1853.] Gold License. No. 108 3rd Sept 1853. The Bearer Berney Wheaton having paid the Sum of 2 One Pound Ten Shillings, on account of the General Revenue of the … [Read more...] about Gold License (Victoria) [for Berney Wheaton, 3 September 1853]
Gold License (Victoria) [for John White, 28 February 1853]
[Editor: This Gold License was issued to John White, in Victoria, on 28 February 1853.] Victoria. Gold License. No. 128 28th February 1853. The Bearer John White having paid to me the Sum of One Pound Ten Shillings, on account of the … [Read more...] about Gold License (Victoria) [for John White, 28 February 1853]
Unlock the Lands! [poem, 23 April 1853]
[Editor: This poem, written by a gold digger (a gold miner), was published in The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 23 April 1853.] Unlock the Lands! To the Editor of the Argus. Sir, — Earnestly wishing to contribute my mite towards the good work, I would beg the insertion of … [Read more...] about Unlock the Lands! [poem, 23 April 1853]
Hey, Geelong, are Ye Sleeping Yet? [song by A. J. Taylor, 15 February 1853]
[Editor: This song, by A. J. Taylor, was published in The Geelong Advertiser and Intelligencer (Geelong, Vic.), 15 February 1853. Much of the text is in the Scottish language.] Hey, Geelong, are Ye Sleeping Yet? Tune — “Johnny Cope.” Hey, Geelong, are ye sleeping … [Read more...] about Hey, Geelong, are Ye Sleeping Yet? [song by A. J. Taylor, 15 February 1853]
Notes [by Charles Harpur]
[Editor: These explanatory notes by Charles Harpur were published in The Bushrangers; A Play in Five Acts, and Other Poems (1853).] Notes. An Aboriginal Mother’s Lament (p. 113.) It will be remembered that, a few years back, a party of Stockmen (several of whom were … [Read more...] about Notes [by Charles Harpur]
To My First Born: Washington Harpur [poem by Charles Harpur]
[Editor: This poem by Charles Harpur was published in The Bushrangers; A Play in Five Acts, and Other Poems (1853).] To My First Born. Washington Harpur. My beautiful! For beautiful thou art To me thy father, as the morning light Which makes all common objects fresh … [Read more...] about To My First Born: Washington Harpur [poem by Charles Harpur]
The Flight of Peace [poem by Charles Harpur]
[Editor: This poem by Charles Harpur was published in The Bushrangers; A Play in Five Acts, and Other Poems (1853).] The Flight of Peace. Trust and Treachery, Wisdom, Folly, Madness, Mirth and Melancholy, Love and Hatred, Thrift and Pillage, All are housed in one small … [Read more...] about The Flight of Peace [poem by Charles Harpur]
Records of Romantic Passion [poem by Charles Harpur]
[Editor: This poem by Charles Harpur was published in The Bushrangers; A Play in Five Acts, and Other Poems (1853).] Records of Romantic Passion. There’s a rare Soul of Poesy which may be But concentrated by the chastened dreams Of constant hearts. Where’er the … [Read more...] about Records of Romantic Passion [poem by Charles Harpur]
A Trooper of France in Desperate Need [poem by Charles Harpur]
[Editor: This poem by Charles Harpur was published in The Bushrangers; A Play in Five Acts, and Other Poems (1853). The poem was not given a title on its page in the book; however, it was listed on the Contents page as “A Trooper of France in desperate need”.] [A Trooper of … [Read more...] about A Trooper of France in Desperate Need [poem by Charles Harpur]
To My Young Countryman, D. H. D. [poem by Charles Harpur]
[Editor: This poem (about Daniel Henry Deniehy) by Charles Harpur was published in The Bushrangers; A Play in Five Acts, and Other Poems (1853). The poem is addressed to Daniel Henry Deniehy.] To My Young Countryman, D. H. D. Who doubteth when the Morning Star doth … [Read more...] about To My Young Countryman, D. H. D. [poem by Charles Harpur]
The Verse of Coleridge’s ‘Christabel’ [poem by Charles Harpur]
[Editor: This poem by Charles Harpur was published in The Bushrangers; A Play in Five Acts, and Other Poems (1853).] The Verse of Coleridge’s ‘Christabel.’ Mark yon runnel how ’tis flowing, Like a sylvan spirit dreaming Of the Spring-blooms near it blowing And the … [Read more...] about The Verse of Coleridge’s ‘Christabel’ [poem by Charles Harpur]
Wordsworth [poem by Charles Harpur]
[Editor: This poem by Charles Harpur was published in The Bushrangers; A Play in Five Acts, and Other Poems (1853).] Wordsworth. Lofty and strenuous of sentiment But narrow and partial in its scope and bent, And thence the bigot of a local set Of habitudes, meshed … [Read more...] about Wordsworth [poem by Charles Harpur]
Burns [poem by Charles Harpur]
[Editor: This poem by Charles Harpur was published in The Bushrangers; A Play in Five Acts, and Other Poems (1853).] Burns. My own wild Burns! these rude-wrought rhymes of thine In golden worth are like the unshapely coin Of some new realm, yet pure as from the mine … [Read more...] about Burns [poem by Charles Harpur]
The Tree of Liberty [poem by Charles Harpur]
[Editor: This poem by Charles Harpur was published in The Bushrangers; A Play in Five Acts, and Other Poems (1853).] The Tree of Liberty. We’ll plant a Tree of Liberty In the centre of the land, And round it ranged as guardians be, A vowed and trusty band; And sages … [Read more...] about The Tree of Liberty [poem by Charles Harpur]
My Political Belief [poem by Charles Harpur]
[Editor: This poem by Charles Harpur was published in The Bushrangers; A Play in Five Acts, and Other Poems (1853).] My Political Belief. O Liberty, yet build thee an august And best abode in this most virgin clime; The Old World yet, power-trampled to the dust, Hath … [Read more...] about My Political Belief [poem by Charles Harpur]
An Aboriginal Mother’s Lament [poem by Charles Harpur]
[Editor: This poem by Charles Harpur was published in The Bushrangers; A Play in Five Acts, and Other Poems (1853).] An Aboriginal Mother’s Lament. O I would further fly, my child, to make thee safer yet From the unsparing White Man’s dread hand all murder wet, Yet bear … [Read more...] about An Aboriginal Mother’s Lament [poem by Charles Harpur]
Consolation [poem by Charles Harpur]
[Editor: This poem by Charles Harpur was published in The Bushrangers; A Play in Five Acts, and Other Poems (1853).] Consolation. Mine heart is heavy with an ancient sorrow, My brain is aching with a clinging grief, And if I seek to smooth away the furrow It plougheth … [Read more...] about Consolation [poem by Charles Harpur]
Finality [poem by Charles Harpur]
[Editor: This poem by Charles Harpur was published in The Bushrangers; A Play in Five Acts, and Other Poems (1853).] Finality. A heavy and desolate sense of life Is all the Past makes mine — and still A cold contempt of Fortune’s strife, Despite the dread Of want of … [Read more...] about Finality [poem by Charles Harpur]
Freedom in Faith [poem by Charles Harpur]
[Editor: This poem by Charles Harpur was published in The Bushrangers; A Play in Five Acts, and Other Poems (1853).] Freedom in Faith. His mind alone is kingly who (though one) But venerates of present things or past What he believeth good, kneeling to none Save God … [Read more...] about Freedom in Faith [poem by Charles Harpur]