[Editor: This poem was published in Hermes: The Magazine of the University of Sydney (Sydney, NSW), 20 November 1894.] Twilight. The neatherd gently drives his kine Across the grassy sward; The Sun now finished his decline, The heavens glow with light divine And … [Read more...] about Twilight [poem, 20 November 1894]
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The Rival Societies [poem, 20 November 1894]
[Editor: This poem was published in Hermes: The Magazine of the University of Sydney (Sydney, NSW), 20 November 1894.] The Rival Societies (With apologies to Bret Harte). I’m a student at the Uni., and my name is — never mind. I am not up to small deceit or wickedly … [Read more...] about The Rival Societies [poem, 20 November 1894]
Poetry in Australia [article re. Henry Lawson, 20 November 1894]
[Editor: This article about Australian poetry was published in Hermes: The Magazine of the University of Sydney (Sydney, NSW), 20 November 1894. The article is critical of Adam Lindsay Gordon and Henry Clarence Kendall, but praises the work of Henry Lawson.] Poetry in … [Read more...] about Poetry in Australia [article re. Henry Lawson, 20 November 1894]
My Sweetheart [poem by John Le Gay Brereton, 20 November 1894]
[Editor: This poem by John Le Gay Brereton was published in Hermes: The Magazine of the University of Sydney (Sydney, NSW), 20 November 1894.] My Sweetheart. The black-turban’d grasses with circlets of gold Bow round you, controlled by your servant the wind; They love … [Read more...] about My Sweetheart [poem by John Le Gay Brereton, 20 November 1894]
Looking Backward [letter and poem, 20 November 1894]
[Editor: This letter and poem by “X.X.X.” were published in Hermes: The Magazine of the University of Sydney (Sydney, NSW), 20 November 1894. The poem was written about contributing to Hermes magazine, and bemoans the lack of input from two of the magazine’s regular contributors, … [Read more...] about Looking Backward [letter and poem, 20 November 1894]
A Song of Progress [poem, 20 November 1894]
[Editor: This poem by “Aristarchus” was published in Hermes: The Magazine of the University of Sydney (Sydney, NSW), 20 November 1894.] A Song of Progress. The time is anigh when the weary earth Shall draw new force from a conqueror race, And strong in the strength of a … [Read more...] about A Song of Progress [poem, 20 November 1894]
[A review of “Seven Little Australians” by Ethel Turner] [The Bulletin, 20 October 1894]
[Editor: This untitled review of Seven Little Australians (by Ethel Turner) was published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 20 October 1894.] [“A review of “Seven Little Australians” by Ethel Turner] Miss Ethel Turner, the young Sydney writer whose portrait appears in this … [Read more...] about [A review of “Seven Little Australians” by Ethel Turner] [The Bulletin, 20 October 1894]
A Fossicker’s Yarn [poem by Dryblower, 17 March 1894]
[Editor: This poem by “Dryblower” Murphy was published in “The Wild Cat Column” in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 17 March 1894.] A Fossicker’s Yarn. (For The Bulletin.) No, it’s not the price of water nor the scarcity of grub That the fossicker discusses of an evening … [Read more...] about A Fossicker’s Yarn [poem by Dryblower, 17 March 1894]
Coolgardie [gold rushes, 21 March 1894]
[Editor: This article is an extract from the “Coolgardie” column, published in The Macleay Argus (Kempsey, NSW), 21 March 1894; it was reprinted from the Hillgrove Guardian (Hillgrove, NSW).] Coolgardie. The Hillgrove Guardian says:— “Letters received here show that none … [Read more...] about Coolgardie [gold rushes, 21 March 1894]
When the Nigger Saw the Train [poem, 28 April 1894]
[Editor: This poem was published in The Bird O' Freedom (Sydney, NSW), 28 April 1894. Designed to be read as a humorous poem, the poem is about an Aboriginal man’s first contact with a train.] When the Nigger Saw the Train. In the guileless, simple savage there was … [Read more...] about When the Nigger Saw the Train [poem, 28 April 1894]
What Cosme aims at [Cosme Monthly, December 1894]
[Editor: An article from the newsletter of the Cosme colony (of Australian socialists) in Paraguay. Published in Cosme Monthly, December 1894.] What Cosme aims at: The Constitution of Cosme published in the November “Monthly” deals only with the working organization of … [Read more...] about What Cosme aims at [Cosme Monthly, December 1894]
Madame Nellie Melba [by Henry Frederic Reddall, 1894]
[Editor: A biographical article about Nellie Melba, published in Songs That Never Die, by Henry Frederic Reddall, 1894.] Madame Nellie Melba. Of all the talented and charming prime donne who delight the eyes and ears of the American public, Madame Melba is, without doubt, … [Read more...] about Madame Nellie Melba [by Henry Frederic Reddall, 1894]
Badger, My Gray [song, 13 October 1894]
[Editor: A song published in The Queenslander, 13 October 1894.] Badger, My Gray. (Supplied by R.C.L., Forest Vale.) The coachman may boast of the speed of his mail, The conductor may talk of his steam and his rail, But for travelling long journeys on day after … [Read more...] about Badger, My Gray [song, 13 October 1894]
A Hearty “Shake Hands” [poem by Philip D. Lorimer, 3 August 1894]
[Editor: A poem by Philip Durham Lorimer. Published in The Euroa Advertiser, 3 August 1894.] A Hearty “Shake Hands” I know there is naught more delightful in hours. Than the shake of a hand from a friend, It covers my heart with the bloom of life’s flowers That I love … [Read more...] about A Hearty “Shake Hands” [poem by Philip D. Lorimer, 3 August 1894]
The old drover’s yarn [short story, 15 May 1894]
[Editor: A short story. Published in The Barrier Miner, 15 May 1894.] The old drover’s yarn. [By Yanco.] “Thanks, boss, I don’t mind. It is cold this evening.” He took my spirit flask and tilted it. “Where’r yer going to camp? Makin’ for the homestid? Damned mean … [Read more...] about The old drover’s yarn [short story, 15 May 1894]
To the Wattle Blossom [poem, 19 July 1894]
To the Wattle Blossom. “Hope, like the gleaming taper’s light, Adorns and cheers the way.” Hail ! to thee, bright bless’d harbinger of spring ; What happy dreams of sunny days thy golden glories bring ; And songs of birds, and azure skies : A wealth of sunlight in thee … [Read more...] about To the Wattle Blossom [poem, 19 July 1894]
Love’s Golden Flow [Love’s Golden Hour] [poem by Philip D. Lorimer, 24 February 1894]
[Editor: A poem by Philip Durham Lorimer; also published as “Love’s Golden Hour”. Published in The Windsor and Richmond Gazette, 24 February 1894.] Love’s Golden Flow. When drifting clouds in evening bar The glory of the day, And light sinks in that light afar — A line … [Read more...] about Love’s Golden Flow [Love’s Golden Hour] [poem by Philip D. Lorimer, 24 February 1894]
The Australian Nation — When? [poem, 13 October 1894]
[Editor: A poem from the Boomerang, reprinted in The Worker, 1894.] The Australian Nation — When? When the Govnah’s hauty aides, Who go chasing married ladies, And the Colonel who gives ordahs to fire low upon the crowd Have surrendered to the sabre In the horny fists … [Read more...] about The Australian Nation — When? [poem, 13 October 1894]
Wanted [brief item listing preconditions for Socialism, 2 June 1894]
[Editor: An extract from the “Parliamentary” column (containing political comments and news snippets); from The Worker (Brisbane, Qld.), 14 July 1894.] Wanted — (to prepare the way for Socialism in our Time). One Adult One Vote. Land Tax. Income Tax. State Bank. Eight … [Read more...] about Wanted [brief item listing preconditions for Socialism, 2 June 1894]
True Bushmen [song, 22 September 1894]
[Editor: This song was published in The Queenslander (22 September 1894). It was also included in Banjo Paterson’s collection, The Old Bush Songs (1905), under the title of “The Bushman”, with some variations.] True Bushmen. (Supplied by R.C.L., Mitchell.) Air. — “The … [Read more...] about True Bushmen [song, 22 September 1894]
The Dying Stockman [Harrison/strapping version] [song, 4 August 1894]
[Editor: This song was published in the “Flotsam and Jetsam” column of The Queenslander (4 August 1894). Two different versions of the same song were included on the same page; this is the version supplied by F. Harrison, which uses the phrase “strapping young stockman” (the … [Read more...] about The Dying Stockman [Harrison/strapping version] [song, 4 August 1894]
The Dying Stockman [Doyle/stalwart version] [song, 4 August 1894]
[Editor: This song was published in the “Flotsam and Jetsam” column of The Queenslander (4 August 1894). Two different versions of the same song were included on the same page; this is the version supplied by G. Doyle, which uses the phrase “stalwart young stockman” (the other … [Read more...] about The Dying Stockman [Doyle/stalwart version] [song, 4 August 1894]
Trouble on the Selection [poem by Henry Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Lawson was published in Short Stories in Prose and Verse (1894) and Verses Popular and Humorous (1900).] Trouble on the Selection. You lazy boy, you’re here at last, You must be wooden-legged; Now, are you sure the gate is fast And all the … [Read more...] about Trouble on the Selection [poem by Henry Lawson]
A Derry on a Cove [poem by Henry Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Lawson was published in Short Stories in Prose and Verse (1894) and in Verses Popular and Humorous (1900).] A Derry on a Cove. ’Twas in the felon’s dock he stood, his eyes were black and blue; His voice with grief was broken, and his nose was … [Read more...] about A Derry on a Cove [poem by Henry Lawson]
The mystery of Dave Regan [by Henry Lawson]
[Editor: This story by Henry Lawson was published in Short Stories in Prose and Verse (1894). Also published in On the Track (1900).] The mystery of Dave Regan. “And then there was Dave Regan,” said the ‘Trav’ler.’ “Dave used to die oftener than any other bushman I knew. … [Read more...] about The mystery of Dave Regan [by Henry Lawson]