[Editor: This poem, by Maurice Farjeon, regarding Valentine’s Day, was published in The Herald (Melbourne, Vic.), 14 February 1887.] Valentine’s Day. By Maurice Farjeon. St. Valentine, the patron saint Of lovers fond and true, Descends to earth one day each … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Day [poem by Maurice Farjeon, 14 February 1887]
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The Imperial Federation League: Banquet by the Victorian Branch [27 June 1887]
[Editor: This article, about the Imperial Federation League and Lord Brassey, was published in The Geelong Advertiser (Geelong, Vic.), 27 June 1887.] The Imperial Federation League. Banquet by the Victorian Branch. (By Electric Telegraph.) (From Our … [Read more...] about The Imperial Federation League: Banquet by the Victorian Branch [27 June 1887]
Lord Brassey upon Australia [28 December 1887]
[Editor: This article, about the views of Lord Brassey regarding Australia, was published in Newcastle Morning Herald & Miners’ Advocate (Newcastle, NSW), 28 December 1887.] Lord Brassey upon Australia. The Pall Mall Gazette published on Monday gives the details of an … [Read more...] about Lord Brassey upon Australia [28 December 1887]
Lord Brassey on Australian topics [4 July 1887]
[Editor: This article, about the visit of Lord Brassey to Australia (and his views on several topics), was published in The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, NSW), 4 July 1887.] Lord Brassey on Australian topics. Lord Brassey is suffering from an affection of the eye, which … [Read more...] about Lord Brassey on Australian topics [4 July 1887]
Arrival of Lord and Lady Brassey: The yacht Sunbeam: Welcome by the Naval Artillery Volunteers [4 July 1887]
[Editor: This article, about Lord Brassey and his visit to Sydney, was published in The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, NSW), 4 July 1887.] Arrival of Lord and Lady Brassey. The yacht Sunbeam. Welcome by the Naval Artillery Volunteers. Lord Brassey arrived in Port … [Read more...] about Arrival of Lord and Lady Brassey: The yacht Sunbeam: Welcome by the Naval Artillery Volunteers [4 July 1887]
“Australia for the Australians!” [The Bulletin, 2 July 1887]
[Editor: This article was published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 2 July 1887.] “Australia for the Australians!” This is the policy which these southern colonies should persistently strive to realise. Already are the people of Australia awakening to the fact, albeit … [Read more...] about “Australia for the Australians!” [The Bulletin, 2 July 1887]
Grapes from a thorn [short story by Agnes L. Storrie, 15 October 1887]
[Editor: This short story by Agnes L. Storrie was published in The Adelaide Observer, 15 October 1887.] The story-teller. Grapes from a thorn. A short story. [By “Ayea” — Agnes L. Storrie, Glenelg.] Being the First-prize Novelette at the S. A. Literary … [Read more...] about Grapes from a thorn [short story by Agnes L. Storrie, 15 October 1887]
The Old Jockey and his Mount: Or Turf Tattle [poem by Kenneth Mackay]
[Editor: This poem by Kenneth Mackay was published in Stirrup Jingles from the Bush and the Turf and Other Rhymes (1887).] The Old Jockey and his Mount: Or Turf Tattle. So you’ve come for a pat and a rub, old man, And I daresay for something sweet? Well, then, … [Read more...] about The Old Jockey and his Mount: Or Turf Tattle [poem by Kenneth Mackay]
In Memory of ———— [poem by Kenneth Mackay]
[Editor: This poem by Kenneth Mackay was published in Stirrup Jingles from the Bush and the Turf and Other Rhymes (1887).] In Memory of ———— I saw thee first, my peerless one, ’Neath soft Australian skies; What time the rays of summer sun On far blue summits dies. The … [Read more...] about In Memory of ———— [poem by Kenneth Mackay]
Voices of the Night [poem by Kenneth Mackay]
[Editor: This poem by Kenneth Mackay was published in Stirrup Jingles from the Bush and the Turf and Other Rhymes (1887).] Voices of the Night. At times when sleep has almost won its way, As thick its heavy chains around me twine, I hear a chord of some far-distant … [Read more...] about Voices of the Night [poem by Kenneth Mackay]
Fair is Thy Form [poem by Kenneth Mackay]
[Editor: This poem by Kenneth Mackay was published in Stirrup Jingles from the Bush and the Turf and Other Rhymes (1887).] Fair is Thy Form. Fair is thy form where love half-sleeping lies, Tender thy voice as the last note that dies On summer air, when breezes soft and … [Read more...] about Fair is Thy Form [poem by Kenneth Mackay]
The Bridge of Sighs [poem by Kenneth Mackay]
[Editor: This poem by Kenneth Mackay was published in Stirrup Jingles from the Bush and the Turf and Other Rhymes (1887).] The Bridge of Sighs. Along the bridge the people pass; The river, like dark gloomy Styx, A stream in which each sex and class Who cross must … [Read more...] about The Bridge of Sighs [poem by Kenneth Mackay]
Kendall [poem by Kenneth Mackay]
[Editor: This poem by Kenneth Mackay was published in Stirrup Jingles from the Bush and the Turf and Other Rhymes (1887). It was written in memory of the poet Henry Kendall, who died in 1882.] Kendall. Mourn, O sea, that he is dead! Clouds your tears above him … [Read more...] about Kendall [poem by Kenneth Mackay]
The Old Actor — A Memory [poem by Kenneth Mackay]
[Editor: This poem by Kenneth Mackay was published in Stirrup Jingles from the Bush and the Turf and Other Rhymes (1887).] The Old Actor — A Memory. ’Tis years ago, and memories have grown dim, For fled the lights that lit them to the mind: Alas! I’ve heard each soul’s … [Read more...] about The Old Actor — A Memory [poem by Kenneth Mackay]
Motherhood [poem by Kenneth Mackay]
[Editor: This poem by Kenneth Mackay was published in Stirrup Jingles from the Bush and the Turf and Other Rhymes (1887).] Motherhood. Two cherubs lie in happy sleep Within the hollow of a tree. Above, the May leaves lazy sweep; Low hums the bee. A couch of snowy … [Read more...] about Motherhood [poem by Kenneth Mackay]
The Spirits of the Dead [poem by Kenneth Mackay]
[Editor: This poem by Kenneth Mackay was published in Stirrup Jingles from the Bush and the Turf and Other Rhymes (1887).] The Spirits of the Dead. Sitting lonely in the silence, come the phantoms of the past, And across my heated fancy are their shadows swiftly … [Read more...] about The Spirits of the Dead [poem by Kenneth Mackay]
Old Faces in the Fire [poem by Kenneth Mackay]
[Editor: This poem by Kenneth Mackay was published in Stirrup Jingles from the Bush and the Turf and Other Rhymes (1887).] Old Faces in the Fire. How often in the eventide, When sitting by the fire, The forms of dear ones who have died Rise from the glowing pyre; And … [Read more...] about Old Faces in the Fire [poem by Kenneth Mackay]
Hypatia [poem by Kenneth Mackay]
[Editor: This poem by Kenneth Mackay was published in Stirrup Jingles from the Bush and the Turf and Other Rhymes (1887).] Hypatia. She pants along the marble nave Like wounded doe by hounds hard pressed, Or tired swimmer when some wave Has struck his breast. And as … [Read more...] about Hypatia [poem by Kenneth Mackay]
The Love Maiden [poem by Kenneth Mackay]
[Editor: This poem by Kenneth Mackay was published in Stirrup Jingles from the Bush and the Turf and Other Rhymes (1887).] The Love Maiden. He comes out from the deeper shades To where, amid the golden light That kisses soft the wattle glades, She stands in robes of … [Read more...] about The Love Maiden [poem by Kenneth Mackay]
Meanderings in an Austral Arcady [poem by Kenneth Mackay]
[Editor: This poem by Kenneth Mackay was published in Stirrup Jingles from the Bush and the Turf and Other Rhymes (1887).] Meanderings in an Austral Arcady. Dreamland! ere the rude awaking, When our hopes were all of Spring, And each rosy morning, breaking, Bore new … [Read more...] about Meanderings in an Austral Arcady [poem by Kenneth Mackay]
A Back Country Race Meeting [poem by Kenneth Mackay]
[Editor: This poem by Kenneth Mackay was published in Stirrup Jingles from the Bush and the Turf and Other Rhymes (1887).] A Back Country Race Meeting. So you’re tired of our civilised racing, And sick of the din of the ring, — I suppose you’ve been playing at … [Read more...] about A Back Country Race Meeting [poem by Kenneth Mackay]
The Gold Digger’s Yarn [poem by Kenneth Mackay]
[Editor: This poem by Kenneth Mackay was published in Stirrup Jingles from the Bush and the Turf and Other Rhymes (1887).] The Gold Digger’s Yarn. “What, turning in? why have another fill man! — Joe, pitch that bit of box upon the fire, I’ll trouble you this way to pass … [Read more...] about The Gold Digger’s Yarn [poem by Kenneth Mackay]
The Swagsman’s Find [poem by Kenneth Mackay]
[Editor: This poem by Kenneth Mackay was published in Stirrup Jingles from the Bush and the Turf and Other Rhymes (1887).] The Swagsman’s Find. Very well, if I must, just fill up once more, — Now. Temple, pass on the bottle! For a joker so small, as I said … [Read more...] about The Swagsman’s Find [poem by Kenneth Mackay]
The Shearer Shorn [poem by Kenneth Mackay]
[Editor: This poem by Kenneth Mackay was published in Stirrup Jingles from the Bush and the Turf and Other Rhymes (1887).] The Shearer Shorn. The fire’s a bit low; put those pine sticks Round the billy, while I turn the cakes! — The damper we had at the “salt … [Read more...] about The Shearer Shorn [poem by Kenneth Mackay]
The Stockman’s Offering [poem by Kenneth Mackay]
[Editor: This poem by Kenneth Mackay was published in Stirrup Jingles from the Bush and the Turf and Other Rhymes (1887).] The Stockman’s Offering. Alright, boss! If a yarn I must spin, Leastways it won’t be a cuffer, Although, how this here pitch to begin I don’t … [Read more...] about The Stockman’s Offering [poem by Kenneth Mackay]