[Editor: An article about George Howe, publisher of Australia’s first newspaper. Published in The Moreton Bay Courier, 11 August 1860.] First Australian newspaper. The first newspaper in Australia was printed by Mr. George Howe. He was born at St. Kitts (West Indies), … [Read more...] about First Australian newspaper [11 August 1860]
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A True Love [poem by Menie Parkes, 14 January 1860]
[Editor: A poem by Menie Parkes, under the name of “Patty Parsley”. Published in The Australian Home Companion, 14 January 1860.] A True Love. Oh! say not that you love me Because my face is fair; Nor fondly praise my dark eyes, And ebon, flowing hair: For, ere a long … [Read more...] about A True Love [poem by Menie Parkes, 14 January 1860]
To the electors of the Upper Hunter [election statement of John Robertson, 1 December 1860]
[Editor: An election advertisement regarding the candidature of John Robertson for the Legislative Assembly of New South Wales. Published in The Maitland Mercury, 1 December 1860.] To the electors of the Upper Hunter. Gentlemen — I again offer myself as a Candidate for … [Read more...] about To the electors of the Upper Hunter [election statement of John Robertson, 1 December 1860]
Free Selection Before Survey [poem, 1 December 1860]
[Editor: A poem published in The Maitland Mercury, 1 December 1860.] Free Selection Before Survey. Arise, ye poor sons of the soil, In slavery no longer toil; Arise, en masse, for now is the hour, Down with Hay, the squatting power. Follow your leader, follow brave … [Read more...] about Free Selection Before Survey [poem, 1 December 1860]
Sticking-up [29 September 1860]
[Editor: A report of robberies by bushrangers. Published in The Sydney Morning Herald, 29 September 1860.] Sticking-up. — Between the Rocky Plain and West Denison, several robberies have been of late committed. What are the mounted patrol about? Mr. Douglas on … [Read more...] about Sticking-up [29 September 1860]
Stray thoughts on regulars and volunteers [29 September 1860]
[Editor: An opinion on regular army soldiers and volunteer militia soldiers. Published in The Sydney Morning Herald, 29 September 1860.] Stray thoughts on regulars and volunteers. “The summer air is one perpetual strife.” Have you ever watched the conflict of a couple of … [Read more...] about Stray thoughts on regulars and volunteers [29 September 1860]
Australian War Song [poem by Henry Kendall, 20 August 1860]
[Editor: A poem by Henry Kendall.] Australian War Song. By Henry Kendall. Men have said that ye were sleeping — Hurl — Australians — back the lie ; Whet the swords you have in keeping, Forward stand to do or die. Hear ye not—across the ocean, Echoes of the distant … [Read more...] about Australian War Song [poem by Henry Kendall, 20 August 1860]
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]
Dwell Not With Me [song, 1905]
[Editor: This song was published in The Old Bush Songs (1905), edited by Banjo Paterson. It was previously published (with variations, a longer version, under the title of “The Squatter’s Dirge To His Ladye Love”) in a letter to The Sydney Morning Herald, 11 December … [Read more...] about Dwell Not With Me [song, 1905]