[Editor: This poem by Agnes Neale was published in Shadows and Sunbeams (1890).] My Cross. Someone, stooping through the starlight, At my feet, laid down a cross, And I bent me low to lift it, Feeling I had suffered loss. Loss of all that seemed most lovely, Loss … [Read more...] about My Cross [poem by Agnes Neale]
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In Everything Give Thanks [poem by Agnes Neale]
[Editor: This poem by Agnes Neale was published in Shadows and Sunbeams (1890).] In Everything Give Thanks. In everything give thanks? What, when the daylight Has faded from the dark and angry skies? When the fair fabric of our life is shattered, And round our feet in … [Read more...] about In Everything Give Thanks [poem by Agnes Neale]
Unto You is Born a Saviour [poem by Agnes Neale]
[Editor: This poem by Agnes Neale was published in Shadows and Sunbeams (1890).] Unto You is Born a Saviour. The sky has grown white with the kiss of the dawning, And bright o’er the hills breaks the glorious morn, And round the wide world peals the anthem of angels … [Read more...] about Unto You is Born a Saviour [poem by Agnes Neale]
Show Us the Father [poem by Agnes Neale]
[Editor: This poem by Agnes Neale was published in Shadows and Sunbeams (1890).] Show Us the Father. The scene was closing. Christ had gathered round Him His chosen ones, His well-beloved band, Those who from out the nation He had gathered, His witnesses to all the … [Read more...] about Show Us the Father [poem by Agnes Neale]
Christ [poem by Agnes Neale]
[Editor: This poem by Agnes Neale was published in Shadows and Sunbeams (1890).] Christ. A hope shone through the dark, A smile of love, And straightway golden floods of gladness gushed From God above. A star gleamed in the night, A fair white star, And on its … [Read more...] about Christ [poem by Agnes Neale]
Shadows and Sunbeams [by Agnes Neale, 1890]
[Editor: This book of poetry and songs by Agnes Neale (Agnes Caroline Leane) was published in 1890.] Shadows and Sunbeams By Agnes Neale. Contents. Christ Show us the Father Unto you is born a Saviour In everything give thanks My Cross The Poet and the … [Read more...] about Shadows and Sunbeams [by Agnes Neale, 1890]
The Tasmanian National Anthem [song by F. A. Packer, circa 1879-1890]
[Editor: A national anthem for the colony of Tasmania (published circa 1879-1890), by Frederick Augustus Gow Packer (1839-1902).] The Tasmanian National Anthem, by F. A. Packer. Tasmanian National Anthem. F. A. Packer. 1. All hail the land we love so … [Read more...] about The Tasmanian National Anthem [song by F. A. Packer, circa 1879-1890]
Australia, or Heart to Heart and Hand to Hand [song, 1890s]
[Editor: A patriotic song, written by the Rev. Thomas Hilhouse Taylor (1861-1925). Words taken from the sheet music (published circa 1890-1899). The chorus was later incorporated into the Australian cricket team’s victory song, “Under the Southern Cross I Stand”.] Sung with … [Read more...] about Australia, or Heart to Heart and Hand to Hand [song, 1890s]
Decay of the Aboriginal Race [poem, 19 December 1890]
Decay of the Aboriginal Race. Prize Poem by Miss Robertson, Yarrawonga. I wandered through a forest’s depths where giant gum trees thickly stood, Until, beneath a tow’ring king, I paused in contemplative mood ; For lo ! the fibrous bark was gone clean from one side the … [Read more...] about Decay of the Aboriginal Race [poem, 19 December 1890]
Our existence must we measure [poem by William Forster]
Our Existence Must We Measure. The author of this poem, Hon. William Forster, was born in Madras in 1818, but removed to Australia when eleven years of age. He was for a time Premier of New South Wales. He died about 1886. Our existence must we measure By the flight of … [Read more...] about Our existence must we measure [poem by William Forster]
Up North [poem by Mary Hannay Foott, 1890]
[Editor: A poem by Mary Hannay Foott.] Up North.* Into Thy hands let me fall, O Lord — Not into the hands of men — And she thinned the ranks of the savage horde Till they shrank to the mangrove fen. In a rudderless boat, with a scanty store Of food for the fated … [Read more...] about Up North [poem by Mary Hannay Foott, 1890]
Melbourne International Exhibition [poem by Mary Hannay Foott, 1890]
[Editor: A poem by Mary Hannay Foott.] Melbourne International Exhibition. A. D. 1880 ARGUMENT. I. — The House being ready, Victoria prepares to receive the nations whom she has invited. They approach — the various countries of Europe, Asia, Africa, of the American … [Read more...] about Melbourne International Exhibition [poem by Mary Hannay Foott, 1890]
In Time of Drought [poem by Mary Hannay Foott, 1890]
[Editor: A poem by Mary Hannay Foott.] In Time of Drought. “The river of God is full of water.” — Psalm. The rushes are black by the river bed, And the sheep and the cattle stand, Wistful-eyed, where the waters were, In a waste of gravel and sand ; Or pass o’er … [Read more...] about In Time of Drought [poem by Mary Hannay Foott, 1890]
Local and general news [review of Morna Lee and Other Poems by Mary Hannay Foott, 19 July 1890]
[Editor: A review of Mary Hannay Foott’s book of poetry, Morna Lee and Other Poems; an extract from the column “Local and general news”, published in The Warwick Examiner and Times, 19 July 1890.] Local and general news From Messrs. Gordon & Gotch we have received a copy … [Read more...] about Local and general news [review of Morna Lee and Other Poems by Mary Hannay Foott, 19 July 1890]
In the Land of Dreams [poem by Mary Hannay Foott, 1890]
[Editor: A poem by Mary Hannay Foott.] In the Land of Dreams. A bridle-path in the tangled mallee, With blossoms unnamed and unknown bespread — And two who ride through its leafy alley — But never the sound of a horse’s tread. And one by one, whilst the foremost … [Read more...] about In the Land of Dreams [poem by Mary Hannay Foott, 1890]
Click Go the Shears [folk music, lyrics; traditional Australian song, 1890s]
[Editor: “Click Go the Shears” is one of the most famous and iconic folk songs of Australia. With its Australian theme and wide popularity, it has become part of Australia’s folk music tradition. Click here to see some videos of this song being played. As is common with folk … [Read more...] about Click Go the Shears [folk music, lyrics; traditional Australian song, 1890s]
Reasons for total abstinence [14 March 1890]
[Editor: An article advocating the Temperance cause. Published in The North Melbourne Advertiser, 14 March 1890.] Reasons for total abstinence 1. — No moderate drinker can be at all sure that he will not on some occasion drink too much. 2 — All who drink in moderation … [Read more...] about Reasons for total abstinence [14 March 1890]
Poetry from the “Deaths” and “In Memoriam” notices [poems, 5 August 1890]
[Editor: Some poetry from the “Deaths” section (Edis and Standley) and the “In Memoriam” section (Thiel) of the The South Australian Register, 5 August 1890.] EDIS. — On the 27th July, in the Adelaide Hospital, the dearly beloved wife of J. Edis, of Port Wakefield, aged 53 … [Read more...] about Poetry from the “Deaths” and “In Memoriam” notices [poems, 5 August 1890]
The Old Bullock Dray [song, 14 March 1890]
[Editor: This song was published in The North Melbourne Advertiser (14 March 1890). It was also included in Banjo Paterson’s collection, The Old Bush Songs (1905), with some variations.] The Old Bullock Dray Oh, the shearing is all over and the wool is coming down, And I … [Read more...] about The Old Bullock Dray [song, 14 March 1890]
[A growing Australian consciousness] [25 October 1890]
[Editor: This untitled article views the organic development of Australian literature as an indication of a growing Australian consciousness. Published in The Argus, 25 October 1890.] [A growing Australian consciousness] Saturday, October 25, 1890. The federation … [Read more...] about [A growing Australian consciousness] [25 October 1890]