[Editor: This poem by “R.G.S.” — a pseudonym of John Neilson (1844-1922) — was published in The Border Watch (Mount Gambier, SA), 14 January 1880.] The Lancer Charge at Ulundi. The Lancers stood by their horse’s heads, Hemmed in by the hollow square, Though some of our … [Read more...] about The Lancer Charge at Ulundi [poem by R. G. S. (John Neilson, senior), 14 January 1880]
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St. Valentine’s Day [16 February 1880]
[Editor: This article, regarding Valentine’s Day, was published in The Ballarat Star (Ballarat, Vic.), 16 February 1880.] St. Valentine’s Day. On last Saturday about 7000 valentines passed through the Ballarat post-office. We should recommend persons desirous to ascertain … [Read more...] about St. Valentine’s Day [16 February 1880]
St. Valentine’s Day [poem by Bessie Vickery, 13 February 1880]
[Editor: This poem, by Bessie Vickery, regarding Valentine’s Day, was published in the Alexandra & Yea Standard; Gobur, Thornton, and Acheron Express (Alexandra, Vic.), 13 February 1880.] St. Valentine’s Day. St. Valentines day has come again, And faces are pressed to … [Read more...] about St. Valentine’s Day [poem by Bessie Vickery, 13 February 1880]
Kelly’s last statement [by Edward Kelly, 12 November 1880]
[Editor: This letter, or statement, made by Ned Kelly, just prior to his hanging, was published in The South Australian Advertiser (Adelaide, SA), 12 November 1880.] Kelly’s last statement. The following is the latest statement left by Kelly, addressed to the … [Read more...] about Kelly’s last statement [by Edward Kelly, 12 November 1880]
[The ignorant and misguided criminal, Edward Kelly] [12 November 1880]
[Editor: This untitled article, regarding the hanging of Ned Kelly, and related moral viewpoints on the Kelly Outbreak, was published in The Ballarat Star (Ballarat, Vic.), 12 November 1880.] [The ignorant and misguided criminal, Edward Kelly] The ignorant and misguided … [Read more...] about [The ignorant and misguided criminal, Edward Kelly] [12 November 1880]
Hanging of Ned Kelly [17 November 1880]
[Editor: This article, regarding the hanging of Ned Kelly, was published in The Hay Standard, and Advertiser for Balranald, Wentworth, Maude, Booligal, Wilcannia, Menindie, Bourke, &c (Hay, NSW), 17 November 1880.] Hanging of Ned Kelly. According to the account in the … [Read more...] about Hanging of Ned Kelly [17 November 1880]
The execution [11 November 1880]
[Editor: This article, regarding the hanging of Ned Kelly, was published in the “Latest telegrams” section of The Express & Telegraph (Adelaide, SA), 11 November 1880.] The execution. [By Telegraph.] (From our own Correspondent.] Melbourne, November 11. The … [Read more...] about The execution [11 November 1880]
The execution of Ned Kelly [11 November 1880]
[Editor: This article, regarding the hanging of Ned Kelly, was published in the “Latest telegrams” section of The Express & Telegraph (Adelaide, SA), 11 November 1880.] The execution of Ned Kelly. This morning the last survivor of the notorious Kelly gang paid the penalty … [Read more...] about The execution of Ned Kelly [11 November 1880]
Ned Kelly: A sketch in court [6 November 1880]
[Editor: This article, regarding the trial of Ned Kelly, was published in The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser (Sydney, NSW), 6 November 1880.] Ned Kelly: A sketch in court. (From a correspondent.) It was thought best to try the man in the metropolis on … [Read more...] about Ned Kelly: A sketch in court [6 November 1880]
After Many Years [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Songs from the Mountains (1880).] After Many Years. The song that once I dreamed about, The tender, touching thing, As radiant as the rose without — The love of wind and wing — The perfect verses to the tune Of … [Read more...] about After Many Years [poem by Henry Kendall]
Leichhardt [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Songs from the Mountains (1880).] Leichhardt. Lordly harp, by lordly Master wakened from majestic sleep, Yet shall speak and yet shall sing the words which make the fathers weep — Voice surpassing human voices — high … [Read more...] about Leichhardt [poem by Henry Kendall]
Names upon a Stone [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Songs from the Mountains (1880).] Names upon a Stone. (Inscribed to G. L. Fagan, Esq.) Across bleak widths of broken sea A fierce north-easter breaks, And makes a thunder on the lea — A whiteness of the … [Read more...] about Names upon a Stone [poem by Henry Kendall]
A Hyde Park Larrikin [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Songs from the Mountains (1880).] A Hyde Park Larrikin.* You may have heard of Proclus, sir, If you have been a reader; And you may know a bit of her Who helped the Lycian leader. I have my doubts — the head you … [Read more...] about A Hyde Park Larrikin [poem by Henry Kendall]
Black Kate [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Songs from the Mountains (1880).] Black Kate. Kate, they say, is seventeen — Do not count her sweet, you know. Arms of her are rather lean — Ditto, calves and feet, you know. Features of Hellenic type Are not … [Read more...] about Black Kate [poem by Henry Kendall]
Galatea [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Songs from the Mountains (1880).] Galatea. A silver slope, a fall of firs, a league of gleaming grasses, And fiery cones, and sultry spurs, and swarthy pits and passes! * * * * * * The long-haired Cyclops bated … [Read more...] about Galatea [poem by Henry Kendall]
By the Cliffs of the Sea [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Songs from the Mountains (1880).] By the Cliffs of the Sea. (In Memory of Samuel Bennett.) In a far-away glen of the hills, Where the bird of the night is at rest, Shut in from the thunder that fills The … [Read more...] about By the Cliffs of the Sea [poem by Henry Kendall]
The Melbourne International Exhibition [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Songs from the Mountains (1880).] The Melbourne International Exhibition. (Written for Music.) I. Brothers from far away lands — Sons of the fathers of fame Here are our hearts and our hands — This is our song … [Read more...] about The Melbourne International Exhibition [poem by Henry Kendall]
Rover [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Songs from the Mountains (1880).] Rover. No classic warrior tempts my pen To fill with verse these pages — No lordly-hearted man of men My Muse’s thought engages. Let others choose the mighty dead, And sing their … [Read more...] about Rover [poem by Henry Kendall]
On a Spanish Cathedral [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Songs from the Mountains (1880).] On a Spanish Cathedral.* Deep under the spires of a hill by the feet of the thunder-cloud trod, I pause in a luminous, still, magnificent temple of God! At the steps of the altar … [Read more...] about On a Spanish Cathedral [poem by Henry Kendall]
The Curse of Mother Flood [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Songs from the Mountains (1880).] The Curse of Mother Flood. Wizened the wood is, and wan is the way through it; White as a corpse is the face of the fen; Only blue adders abide in and stray through it — Adders and … [Read more...] about The Curse of Mother Flood [poem by Henry Kendall]
Orara [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Songs from the Mountains (1880).] Orara. The strong sob of the chafing stream, That seaward fights its way Down crags of glitter, dells of gleam, Is in the hills to-day. But, far and faint, a gray-winged … [Read more...] about Orara [poem by Henry Kendall]
Christmas Creek [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Songs from the Mountains (1880).] Christmas Creek. Phantom streams were in the distance — mocking lights of lake and pool — Ghosts of trees of soft green lustre — groves of shadows deep and cool! Yea, some devil ran … [Read more...] about Christmas Creek [poem by Henry Kendall]
The Sydney International Exhibition [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Songs from the Mountains (1880). It was previously published in The Sydney Morning Herald (17 September 1879).] The Sydney International Exhibition. (A Prize Poem published with the kind permission of the Proprietors of … [Read more...] about The Sydney International Exhibition [poem by Henry Kendall]
In Memory of John Fairfax [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Songs from the Mountains (1880).] In Memory of John Fairfax. (Written after reading a touching poem by Mrs. Browning). Because this man fulfilled his days, Like one who walks with steadfast gaze Averted from … [Read more...] about In Memory of John Fairfax [poem by Henry Kendall]
Narrara Creek [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Songs from the Mountains (1880).] Narrara Creek. (Written in the Shadow of 1872.) From the rainy hill-heads, where, in starts and in spasms, Leaps wild the white torrent from chasms to chasms — From the home of … [Read more...] about Narrara Creek [poem by Henry Kendall]