[Editor: These untitled news items, extracts from a general news section, were published in The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 3 July 1865. These include reports regarding commemorations of Victoria’s separation from NSW, introduced species, crime reports, manufacturing, squatters and … [Read more...] about Monday, July 3, 1865 [news items, 3 July 1865]
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[Riot at a land sale at Bacchus Marsh] [3 July 1865]
[Editor: This untitled item, an extract from a general news section, was published in The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 3 July 1865.] [Riot at a land sale at Bacchus Marsh] A riot took place during the land sale at Bacchus Marsh on Friday. About 2,500 persons were present, but … [Read more...] about [Riot at a land sale at Bacchus Marsh] [3 July 1865]
Cui Bono? [poem by Henry Kendall, 1865
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in The Glen of the White Man’s Grave (1865).] Cui Bono? A clamour by day and a whisper by night, And the Summer comes, with the shining noons; With the ripple of leaves, and the passionate light Of the falling suns and … [Read more...] about Cui Bono? [poem by Henry Kendall, 1865
The Glen of the White Man’s Grave [poem by Henry Kendall, 1865]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in The Glen of the White Man’s Grave (1865).] The Glen of the White Man’s Grave A sky of wind! And while these July gusts Are beating round the windows in the cold, With sullen sobs of rain, behold I shape A Settler’s … [Read more...] about The Glen of the White Man’s Grave [poem by Henry Kendall, 1865]
The Glen of the White Man’s Grave [booklet by Henry Kendall, 1865]
[Editor: This 8-page booklet by Henry Kendall was published in 1865. It consists of two poems by the author. 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.] The Glen of the White Man’s … [Read more...] about The Glen of the White Man’s Grave [booklet by Henry Kendall, 1865]
[A rabbit drive] [3 July 1865]
[Editor: This item is an extract from the column “Current topics”, published in The Geelong Advertiser, 3 July 1865.] [A rabbit drive] Mr Austin, of Barwon Park, mentions the extraordinary fecundity of the English wild rabbit in this colony. Six years ago he turned out … [Read more...] about [A rabbit drive] [3 July 1865]
Ben Hall — His early life [16 May 1865]
[Editor: An article about Ben Hall, the bushranger. Published in The Empire, 16 May 1865.] Ben Hall — his early life. In estimating the character of this man, who has obtained such an unenviable notoriety throughout the colonies during the past three years, an insight … [Read more...] about Ben Hall — His early life [16 May 1865]
The Tower of the Dream: Part 4 [poem by Charles Harpur]
[Editor: This is part 4 of The Tower of the Dream (1865), by Charles Harpur.] Part IV. At last, all suddenly, in the air aloft, O’er the tower a wild, weird, wailful song Woke flying, many-voiced; — then sweeping off Out tow’rds the echoey hills, so passed away In … [Read more...] about The Tower of the Dream: Part 4 [poem by Charles Harpur]
The Tower of the Dream: Part 3 [poem by Charles Harpur]
[Editor: This is part 3 of The Tower of the Dream (1865), by Charles Harpur.] Part III. She ceased: and a deep tingling silence fell Instantly round, — silence complete, and yet Instinct as with a breathing sweetness, left By the rare spirit of her voice … [Read more...] about The Tower of the Dream: Part 3 [poem by Charles Harpur]
The Tower of the Dream: Part 2 [poem by Charles Harpur]
[Editor: This is part 2 of The Tower of the Dream (1865), by Charles Harpur.] Part II. Within a circular balcony, whose roof Was fluted silver, ledging at the eaves Outward, and resting upon shafts of jet, Whose polished pencils, in a curving row Descending to an … [Read more...] about The Tower of the Dream: Part 2 [poem by Charles Harpur]
The Tower of the Dream: Part 1 [poem by Charles Harpur]
[Editor: This is part 1 of The Tower of the Dream (1865), by Charles Harpur.] The Tower of the Dream. Part I. How wonderful are dreams! Yet, are they but (As some suppose) the thin disjoining shades Of thoughts or feelings long foregone or late, As recomposed and … [Read more...] about The Tower of the Dream: Part 1 [poem by Charles Harpur]
The Tower of the Dream [poem by Charles Harpur, 1865]
[Editor: This booklet-length poem of four parts was written by Charles Harpur. 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.] The Tower of the Dream By Charles Harpur. Reprinted … [Read more...] about The Tower of the Dream [poem by Charles Harpur, 1865]
The innocent convict [9 March 1865]
The innocent convict. (From Diaries of a Lady of Quality: by A. Hayward, Q.C.) November 18th, 1803.— “We left Buxton in the midst of a deep snow, and after a very cold and wretched journey arrived at Elton [Elton Hall, Oundle : the seat of the Earl of Carysfort] the next … [Read more...] about The innocent convict [9 March 1865]
The death of Gilbert: Further particulars [16 May 1865]
[Editor: An article on the death of the bushranger John Gilbert. Published in The Sydney Morning Herald, 16 May 1865.] The death of Gilbert. Further particulars. Yass, Monday evening. On Thursday night a horse was stolen out of a paddock at Murrumburrah, of which no … [Read more...] about The death of Gilbert: Further particulars [16 May 1865]
Death of Gilbert, the bushranger [15 May 1865]
[Editor: A brief report on the shooting of the bushranger John Gilbert. Published in The Sydney Morning Herald, 15 May 1865.] Death of Gilbert, the bushranger. Yass. Saturday, 8-5 p.m. Trooper Bright of the Binalong police arrived in Yass this evening, and states that … [Read more...] about Death of Gilbert, the bushranger [15 May 1865]