[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
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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]