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Slavery in Australia [poem, 17 August 1871]

27 October 2015 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A poem written against the practice of “blackbirding” in Australia. Published in The Newcastle Chronicle, 17 August 1871.] Slavery in Australia. There is a plant, a deadly plant, Now springing ’neath our skies; Oh, pluck it forth, for where it grows, There … [Read more...] about Slavery in Australia [poem, 17 August 1871]

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Under the Trees [poem by Mowbray Morris, 26 April 1871]

14 October 2014 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem (also known as “The Voice from the Bush”), by Mr. Mowbray Morris, was included, with an introductory note, in Geoffry Crabthorn’s column “Echoes from the bush”. Published in The South Australian Register, 26 April 1871.] My Portfolio. [Although not in … [Read more...] about Under the Trees [poem by Mowbray Morris, 26 April 1871]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Editor’s notes additional, Mowbray Morris, poem, SourceTrove, year1871

Dangers of Bush-Travelling [15 February 1871]

17 March 2014 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: An article about the dangers of lack of water and hot weather faced by itinerant workers traveling in the bush. Published in The South Australian Advertiser, 15 February 1871.] Dangers of Bush-Travelling. A bushman named John O’Flaherty has called upon us and … [Read more...] about Dangers of Bush-Travelling [15 February 1871]

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The “Sundownder” [poem, 20 March 1871]

14 March 2014 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A poem published in the Portland Guardian and Normanby General Advertiser, 20 March 1871.] The “Sundownder.” Those of the floating population of Australia who roam about the country ostensibly seeking work, but in reality begging, and who make it a point to reach … [Read more...] about The “Sundownder” [poem, 20 March 1871]

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