[Editor: This poem by “R.G.S.” — a pseudonym of John Neilson (1844-1922) — was published in The Border Watch (Mount Gambier, SA), 26 July 1879.] Sunbeams. Sunbeams failing on the streamlets, And the drowsy dreamy woodlands; Sunbeams on the wide lone ocean, And the … [Read more...] about Sunbeams [poem by R. G. S. (John Neilson, senior), 26 July 1879]
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A Birthday Ode [poem by R. G. S. (John Neilson, senior), 24 May 1879]
[Editor: This poem, about the birthday of Queen Victoria (born 24 May 1819), written by “R.G.S.” — a pseudonym of John Neilson (1844-1922) — was published in The Border Watch (Mount Gambier, SA), 24 May 1879.] A Birthday Ode. This is Victoria’s natal day, Raise high your … [Read more...] about A Birthday Ode [poem by R. G. S. (John Neilson, senior), 24 May 1879]
Home [poem by R. G. S. (John Neilson, senior), 29 March 1879]
[Editor: This poem by “R.G.S.” — a pseudonym of John Neilson (1844-1922) — was published in The Border Watch (Mount Gambier, SA), 29 March 1879.] Home. I’ve seen the sunlight fade and die In yonder western arch afar, Where streaming glories lit the sky, While softly … [Read more...] about Home [poem by R. G. S. (John Neilson, senior), 29 March 1879]
Via Dolorosa [poem by R. G. S. (John Neilson, senior), 1 March 1879]
[Editor: This poem by “R.G.S.” — a pseudonym of John Neilson (1844-1922) — was published in The Border Watch (Mount Gambier, SA), 1 March 1879.] Via Dolorosa. Via Dolorosa! Street of woe Path of sorrow, long years ago; Bearing His cross o’er thy flinty, road, This is … [Read more...] about Via Dolorosa [poem by R. G. S. (John Neilson, senior), 1 March 1879]
Lines on the Death of Sergeant Kennedy [poem by R. G. S. (John Neilson, senior), 1 January 1879]
[Editor: This poem, about the shooting of police sergeant Michael Kennedy by Ned Kelly, written by “R.G.S.” — a pseudonym of John Neilson (1844-1922) — was published in The Border Watch (Mount Gambier, SA), 1 January 1879.] Lines on the Death of Sergeant Kennedy. So here … [Read more...] about Lines on the Death of Sergeant Kennedy [poem by R. G. S. (John Neilson, senior), 1 January 1879]
Obituary: Dr. James Edwards [31 December 1879]
[Editor: This obituary, regarding Dr. James Edwards, was published in the “Obituary” section of The Mercury (Hobart Town, Tas.), 31 December 1879.] Obituary. Dr. Edwards. — Mr. James Edwards, M.R.C.S., England, who died at his residence, Harrington House, on the 27th … [Read more...] about Obituary: Dr. James Edwards [31 December 1879]
Araluen [poem by Henry Kendall, 27 September 1879]
[Editor: A poem by Henry Kendall, regarding the death of his baby daughter. Published in The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser, 27 September 1879. It was also published in Songs from the Mountains (1880).] Araluen. Take this rose and very gently place it on the … [Read more...] about Araluen [poem by Henry Kendall, 27 September 1879]
Obituary: Mr. John Allen [“Death of a Tasmanian pioneer”, 31 December 1879]
[Editor: This obituary, regarding John Allen (1806-1879), an Australian pioneer, was published in the “Obituary” section of The Mercury (Hobart Town, Tas.), 31 December 1879.] Obituary. Mr. John Allen. — A few days ago Mr. John Allen, one of the oldest settlers in … [Read more...] about Obituary: Mr. John Allen [“Death of a Tasmanian pioneer”, 31 December 1879]
Every-day life in the colony [17 September 1879]
[Editor: This article was part of “The International Exhibition Supplement” published in The Sydney Morning Herald, 17 September 1879.] Every-day life in the colony. A stranger, arriving in Sydney from the mother-country, would find very little at first sight in the … [Read more...] about Every-day life in the colony [17 September 1879]
Mr. George Black [19 April 1879]
[Editor: An article, written by Henry Richard Nicholls, regarding George Black, who was part of the events of the Eureka Rebellion. Published in The Argus, 19 April 1879.] Mr. George Black. There appeared in the obituary column of The Argus a few days ago the following … [Read more...] about Mr. George Black [19 April 1879]
The Parkes letter [by Ned Kelly, 1879]
[Editor: This was a letter composed by Ned Kelly in 1879 and sent to Sir Henry Parkes (Premier of New South Wales). In the Parkes letter, Ned Kelly states that he is in Bathurst. It is possible that this was written to aggravate Henry Parkes in retaliation for him offering a … [Read more...] about The Parkes letter [by Ned Kelly, 1879]
The Jerilderie letter [by Ned Kelly, 1879]
[Editor: This was a letter composed by Ned Kelly in 1879, intended for publication in Victorian newspapers.] [Background: The Jerilderie Letter, dictated by Ned Kelly to Joe Byrne, has been described as Ned Kelly’s “manifesto”, and gives a detailed account of Ned’s relations … [Read more...] about The Jerilderie letter [by Ned Kelly, 1879]
New music, [an advertisement for a new version of “Advance Australia Fair”, 1897]
[Editor: This 1897 advertisement offers a new version of “Advance Australia Fair”] New music. Messrs. W. H. Paling and Company send us a parcel of music containing a revised and improved edition of “Advance Australia Fair,” described as a “patriotic song,” written and … [Read more...] about New music, [an advertisement for a new version of “Advance Australia Fair”, 1897]
Advance Australia Fair [song, 1878, from the sheet music of 1879]
[Editor: This is the original version of “Advance Australia Fair” as written by Peter McCormick, using the pseudonym “Amicus” (Latin for “friend”); taken from the sheet music held by the National Library of Australia.] 2nd Edition. Respectfully dedicated to the sons and … [Read more...] about Advance Australia Fair [song, 1878, from the sheet music of 1879]