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[Medicinal property of the gum] [letter from J. C. White, 2 September 1862]

29 September 2024 · Leave a Comment

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[Editor: This untitled letter to the editor, from J. C. White, regarding the medicinal properties of gum from spotted gum trees, was published in The Courier (Brisbane, Qld.), 2 September 1862.] [Spotted gum tree gum] Sir, — The discovery of the medicinal property of the … [Read more...] about [Medicinal property of the gum] [letter from J. C. White, 2 September 1862]

Filed Under: letters to the editor Tagged With: 500x500, Aboriginal medicines, gum trees, letters to the editor, medicines, opium, SourceTrove, year1862

[An Australian in London at the present time] [29 August 1862]

29 September 2024 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This untitled article, regarding the medicinal properties of gum from spotted gum trees, was published in The Courier (Brisbane, Qld.), 29 August 1862.] [An Australian in London at the present time] An Australian in London at the present time, whatever claim may … [Read more...] about [An Australian in London at the present time] [29 August 1862]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, agricultural products, exhibitions, grammar - Oxford commas, gum trees, medicine, SourceTrove, year1862

[In the merry days of England] [re the Australian volunteer militia, 22 April 1862]

3 March 2023 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This untitled article, regarding the Australian volunteer militia, was published in The Advertiser (Hobart Town, Tas.), 22 April 1862.] [In the merry days of England] In the merry days of England which a fast diminishing section amongst us are accustomed so … [Read more...] about [In the merry days of England] [re the Australian volunteer militia, 22 April 1862]

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[Having observed that a meeting] [letter re reducing police pay and numbers, 22 April 1862]

2 March 2023 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This untitled letter to a newspaper (from an ex-policeman), advocating a reduction of numbers, and of pay, for policemen in Tasmania, was published in The Advertiser (Hobart Town, Tas.), 22 April 1862.] [Having observed that a meeting] Mr. Editor, — Sir, — … [Read more...] about [Having observed that a meeting] [letter re reducing police pay and numbers, 22 April 1862]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, letters to the editor, municipal funding, police, SourceTrove, year1862

The Explorer’s Grave [poem by J. Sheridan Moore, A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills, 1862]

14 May 2019 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by J. Sheridan Moore, about the Burke and Wills expedition, was published in A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills (broadsheet), 1862.] The Explorer’s Grave. By J. Sheridan Moore. “While rolling rivers into seas shall run, “And round the space … [Read more...] about The Explorer’s Grave [poem by J. Sheridan Moore, A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills, 1862]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills (1862), Burke and Wills (subject), J. Sheridan Moore (1828-1891) (author), SourceNLA, year1862

Chronology of the expedition [A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills, 1862]

14 May 2019 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article about the Burke and Wills expedition, was published in A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills (broadsheet), 1862.] Chronology of the expedition. 1860 August 20. — The Expedition started from Melbourne. December 16. — Burke, Wills, King, and … [Read more...] about Chronology of the expedition [A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills, 1862]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills (1862), Burke and Wills (subject), SourceNLA, year1862

Burke’s last letter [A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills, 1862]

14 May 2019 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: These extracts from the journal of Robert O’Hara Burke, of the Burke and Wills expedition, were published in A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills (broadsheet), 1862.] Burke’s last letter. “I hope we shall be done justice to. We fulfilled our task, but were … [Read more...] about Burke’s last letter [A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills, 1862]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills (1862), Burke and Wills (subject), Robert O’Hara Burke (1821-1861) (subject), SourceNLA, year1862

Central Australia: Origin and results of the Victorian exploration expedition [A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills, 1862]

14 May 2019 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article, about the Burke and Wills expedition, was published in A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills (broadsheet), 1862.] Central Australia. Origin and results of the Victorian exploration expedition. Nothing could be more uncertain, not even the … [Read more...] about Central Australia: Origin and results of the Victorian exploration expedition [A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills, 1862]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills (1862), Burke and Wills (subject), graphics added, SourceNLA, year1862

William John Wills [A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills, 1862]

14 May 2019 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article about William John Wills, of the Burke and Wills expedition, was published in A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills (broadsheet), 1862.] William John Wills. It was a fortunate circumstance for Mr. Burke, on his undertaking the leadership of the … [Read more...] about William John Wills [A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills, 1862]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills (1862), Burke and Wills (subject), graphics added, SourceNLA, William John Wills (1834-1861) (subject), year1862

Robert O’Hara Burke [A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills, 1862]

14 May 2019 · 2 Comments

[Editor: This article about Robert O’Hara Burke, of the Burke and Wills expedition, was published in A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills (broadsheet), 1862.] Robert O’Hara Burke. While we are yet, in reverential and grateful sorrow, meditating on the sad end of one … [Read more...] about Robert O’Hara Burke [A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills, 1862]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills (1862), Burke and Wills (subject), graphics added, Robert O’Hara Burke (1821-1861) (subject), SourceNLA, year1862

The Fate of the Explorers [poem by Henry Kendall, A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills, 1862]

14 May 2019 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall, about the Burke and Wills expedition, was published in A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills (broadsheet), 1862.] The Fate of the Explorers. By Henry Kendall. Set your face towards the darkness, tell of deserts weird and … [Read more...] about The Fate of the Explorers [poem by Henry Kendall, A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills, 1862]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills (1862), Burke and Wills (subject), Henry Kendall (1839-1882) (author), poem, SourceNLA, year1862

A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills [broadsheet, 1862]

14 May 2019 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This broadsheet about the Burke and Wills expedition was published in 1862. As this publication did not have a contents page, a list of the contents has been provided so as to enable easier access to the text.] A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills. The Fate … [Read more...] about A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills [broadsheet, 1862]

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Achan [poem by Henry Kendall]

10 October 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Poems and Songs (1862).] Achan. (From Jephthah.) Hath he not followed a star through the darkness, Ye people who sit at the table of Jephthah ? Oh ! turn with the face to a light in the mountains, Behold it is … [Read more...] about Achan [poem by Henry Kendall]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Henry Kendall (1839-1882) (author), poem, Poems and Songs (Henry Kendall 1862), SourceArchiveOrg, year1862

Geraldine [poem by Henry Kendall]

10 October 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Poems and Songs (1862).] Geraldine. My head is filled with olden rhymes, beside this moaning Sea ; But many and many a day has gone since I was dear to thee ! I know my passion fades away, and, therefore oft … [Read more...] about Geraldine [poem by Henry Kendall]

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Doubting [poem by Henry Kendall]

10 October 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Poems and Songs (1862).] Doubting. A Brother wandered forth with me, Beside a barren beach : He harped on things beyond the sea, And out of reach. He hinted once of unknown skies, And then I would not hark, But … [Read more...] about Doubting [poem by Henry Kendall]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Henry Kendall (1839-1882) (author), poem, Poems and Songs (Henry Kendall 1862), SourceArchiveOrg, year1862

Sunset [poem by Henry Kendall, 1862]

10 October 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in The Empire (24 September 1862). It was also published in Poems and Songs (1862).] Sunset. It is better, O Day, that you go to your rest, For you go like a guest who was loth to remain ! Swing open, ye gates of the … [Read more...] about Sunset [poem by Henry Kendall, 1862]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Henry Kendall (1839-1882) (author), poem, Poems and Songs (Henry Kendall 1862), SourceArchiveOrg, SourceTrove, year1862

Amongst the Roses [poem by Henry Kendall, 1862]

10 October 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in The Sydney Morning Herald (14 July 1862). It was also published in Poems and Songs (1862).] Amongst the Roses. I walkt through a forest, beneath the hot noon, On Etheline calling and calling! One said, “She will hear … [Read more...] about Amongst the Roses [poem by Henry Kendall, 1862]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Henry Kendall (1839-1882) (author), poem, Poems and Songs (Henry Kendall 1862), SourceArchiveOrg, SourceTrove, year1862

The Girl I Left Behind Me [poem by Henry Kendall]

10 October 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Poems and Songs (1862).] The Girl I Left Behind Me. (New words to an old air.) With sweet Regret — (the dearest thing that Yesterday has left us) — We often turn our homeless eyes to scenes whence Fate has reft … [Read more...] about The Girl I Left Behind Me [poem by Henry Kendall]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Henry Kendall (1839-1882) (author), poem, Poems and Songs (Henry Kendall 1862), SourceArchiveOrg, year1862

Morning in the Bush [poem by Henry Kendall]

10 October 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Poems and Songs (1862).] Morning in the Bush. (A juvenile fragment.) Above the skirts of yellow clouds, The god-like Sun, arrayed In blinding splendour, swiftly rose, And looked athwart the glade ; The sleepy … [Read more...] about Morning in the Bush [poem by Henry Kendall]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Henry Kendall (1839-1882) (author), poem, Poems and Songs (Henry Kendall 1862), SourceArchiveOrg, year1862

Drowned at Sea [poem by Henry Kendall]

10 October 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Poems and Songs (1862).] Drowned at Sea. Gloomy cliffs, so worn and wasted with the washing of the waves, Are ye not like giant tombstones round those lonely ocean graves ? Are ye not the sad memorials, telling of a … [Read more...] about Drowned at Sea [poem by Henry Kendall]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Henry Kendall (1839-1882) (author), melancholy poetry, poem, Poems and Songs (Henry Kendall 1862), SourceArchiveOrg, year1862

Under the Figtree [poem by Henry Kendall]

10 October 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Poems and Songs (1862).] Under the Figtree. Like drifts of balm from cedared glens, those darling memories come, With soft low songs, and dear old tales, familiar to our home. Then breathe again that faint refrain, so … [Read more...] about Under the Figtree [poem by Henry Kendall]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Henry Kendall (1839-1882) (author), poem, Poems and Songs (Henry Kendall 1862), SourceArchiveOrg, year1862

Lurline [poem by Henry Kendall]

10 October 2013 · 1 Comment

[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Poems and Songs (1862).] Lurline. (Inscribed to Madame Lucy Escott.) As you glided and glided before us that time, A mystical, magical maiden, We fancied we looked on a face from the clime Where the Poets have … [Read more...] about Lurline [poem by Henry Kendall]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Henry Kendall (1839-1882) (author), poem, Poems and Songs (Henry Kendall 1862), SourceArchiveOrg, year1862

The Fate of the Explorers [poem by Henry Kendall]

10 October 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall, about the Burke and Wills expedition, was published in Poems and Songs (1862).] The Fate of the Explorers. (A Fragment) Set your face toward the darkness — tell of Deserts weird and wide, Where unshaken woods are huddled, and low, … [Read more...] about The Fate of the Explorers [poem by Henry Kendall]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: 500x500, Burke and Wills (subject), Henry Kendall (1839-1882) (author), poem, Poems and Songs (Henry Kendall 1862), SourceArchiveOrg, year1862

The River and the Hill [poem by Henry Kendall]

10 October 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Poems and Songs (1862).] The River and the Hill. And they shook their sweetness out in their sleep, On the brink of that beautiful stream, But it wandered along with a wearisome song Like a lover that walks in a … [Read more...] about The River and the Hill [poem by Henry Kendall]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Henry Kendall (1839-1882) (author), poem, Poems and Songs (Henry Kendall 1862), SourceArchiveOrg, year1862

To Charles Harpur [poem by Henry Kendall]

10 October 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Poems and Songs (1862).] To Charles Harpur. I would sit at your feet for long days, To hear the sweet Muse of the Wild Speak out through the sad and the passionate lays Of her first and her favourite Child. I … [Read more...] about To Charles Harpur [poem by Henry Kendall]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Henry Kendall (1839-1882) (author), poem, Poems and Songs (Henry Kendall 1862), SourceArchiveOrg, year1862

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