[Editor: This untitled obituary for Donald Cameron was published in The Ballarat Star (Ballarat, Vic.), 24 November 1885. See also: “A Tribute”, a poem written in honour of Donald Cameron.] [Obituary for Donald Cameron] We regret to have to record the death of another old … [Read more...] about [Obituary for Donald Cameron] [24 November 1885]
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The Song of the New-Chum [song, 19 September 1885]
[Editor: A song written about newly-arrived immigrants to Australia. Published in The Capricornian, 19 September 1885.] The Song of the New-Chum. Oh the wide rolling downs of Australia The beautiful land of the South, Where the sun shines with brightest effulgence Far … [Read more...] about The Song of the New-Chum [song, 19 September 1885]
An unkind suggestion [letter to the editor, 17 February 1885]
[Editor: A tongue-in-cheek letter regarding Australia’s military contribution to Great Britain’s war in the Sudan. Published in The South Australian Advertiser, 17 February 1885.] An unkind suggestion. To the Editor. Sir — The burning patriotism of Australia is worthy … [Read more...] about An unkind suggestion [letter to the editor, 17 February 1885]
The Birth of Australia [poem by Percy Russell, 1889]
[Editor: A poem by Percy Russell, an English author. This work has been included in several anthologies of poetry. The earliest known appearance of this verse was in 1885.] The Birth of Australia Not ’mid the thunder of the battle guns, Not on the red field of an … [Read more...] about The Birth of Australia [poem by Percy Russell, 1889]
England and Australasia [poem by Percy Russell, 22 April 1885]
[Editor: A poem by Percy Russell, an English author, regarding Australian support for Britain’s war in the Sudan. Published in The Manaro Mercury, 22 April 1885.] England and Australasia. Who said that England stood alone Amid unnumbered foes, Her strength decayed, her … [Read more...] about England and Australasia [poem by Percy Russell, 22 April 1885]
Drought v. Rain [12 February 1885]
[Editor: An article outlining some of the problems faced by country people in times of drought. Published in The South Australian Register, 12 February 1885.] Drought V. Rain. [By Paroo.] We have all seen the gladdening telegrams in the papers day after day for the … [Read more...] about Drought v. Rain [12 February 1885]
Sunrise [poem, 19 September 1885]
Sunrise. Oh, for the hues of the early morn, Before the glorious sun is born, Dispelling the darkness of the night With rays of its pellucid light: Gilding the mountain tops of snow, And painting all with a ruddy glow; Making all nature smile in gold — A very wealth of … [Read more...] about Sunrise [poem, 19 September 1885]
Britannia’s Volunteers [song, 12 September 1885]
Britannia’s Volunteers. When air resounds with war’s alarms, And conscripts from afar, Like driven sheep are forced to arms To make aggressive war, Let soldier-ridden lands beware When freemen turn to fight; When Britain’s sons their flag may bear They stand with … [Read more...] about Britannia’s Volunteers [song, 12 September 1885]
The Massacre of the Bards [poem by Mary Hannay Foott, 1885]
[Editor: A poem by Mary Hannay Foott. Published in Where the Pelican Builds and Other Poems (1885).] The Massacre of the Bards. The sunlight from the sky is swept, But, over Snowdon’s summit kept, One brand of cloud yet burns, By ghostly hands far out of sight, Held, … [Read more...] about The Massacre of the Bards [poem by Mary Hannay Foott, 1885]
“Where The Pelican Builds,” And Other Poems [review, 22 September 1885]
[Editor: A review of Mary Hannay Foott’s book of poetry, Where the Pelican Builds and Other Poems. Published in The Mercury, 22 September 1885.] “Where The Pelican Builds,” And Other Poems. — This is the title of a small volume of poems, by Mary Hannay Foott, published by … [Read more...] about “Where The Pelican Builds,” And Other Poems [review, 22 September 1885]
Poems [review of Where the Pelican Builds and Other Poems, 4 July 1885]
[Editor: A review of Mary Hannay Foott’s book of poetry, Where the Pelican Builds and Other Poems, in the column “The paper knife”, in Queensland Figaro and Punch, 4 July 1885.] Poems, By Mary Hannay Foott, Toowoomba. Perhaps the highest compliment I can pay to the … [Read more...] about Poems [review of Where the Pelican Builds and Other Poems, 4 July 1885]
The Reviewer [review of Where the Pelican Builds and Other Poems, 30 May 1885]
[Editor: This review of Mary Hannay Foott’s book of poetry, Where the Pelican Builds and Other Poems, is an extract from the column “The Reviewer”, published in The Queenslander, 30 May 1885.] The Reviewer. We have received a small and unpretentious volume of poetry from … [Read more...] about The Reviewer [review of Where the Pelican Builds and Other Poems, 30 May 1885]
A Call to Arms [song, 13 June 1885]
A Call to Arms. [Air — “The men of Harlech.”] Rise, ye sons of Britain hoary, Rise, to strike for Freedom’s glory, Honor’s Union-Jack before ye, Austral-Britons, rise. Leave your vineyards, fields and cattle, Heard ye not War’s brazen rattle ? “Heroes, arm ! … [Read more...] about A Call to Arms [song, 13 June 1885]
Botany Bay [song, 1885]
[Editor: This is the text of the song from the stage show “Little Jack Sheppard”, which played in London in 1885 and in Melbourne in 1886, which went on to become a popular song in Australia. Published in Selection of Words and Music from Little Jack Sheppard: Burlesque Drama in … [Read more...] about Botany Bay [song, 1885]
A Business Melody [poem, 24 July 1885]
[Editor: A poetic encouragement to advertising, based upon the old poem “The Man in Our Town” (further details given below). Published in The North Eastern Ensign, 24 July 1885.] A Business Melody There was a man in our town, And he was wondrous wise, For when he marked … [Read more...] about A Business Melody [poem, 24 July 1885]