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year1896

Hungerford [short story by Henry Lawson]

9 March 2015 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This story by Henry Lawson was published in While the Billy Boils (1896).] Hungerford One of the hungriest cleared roads in New South Wales runs to within a couple of miles of Hungerford, and stops there; then you strike through the scrub to the town. There is no … [Read more...] about Hungerford [short story by Henry Lawson]

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The man who forgot [short story by Henry Lawson]

9 March 2015 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This story by Henry Lawson was published in While the Billy Boils (1896).] The man who forgot ‘Well, I dunno,’ said Tom Marshall — known as ‘The Oracle’ — ‘I’ve heerd o’ sich cases before: they aint commin, but — I’ve heerd o’ sich cases before,’ and he screwed … [Read more...] about The man who forgot [short story by Henry Lawson]

Filed Under: short stories and anecdotes Tagged With: Henry Lawson (author) (1867-1922), short story, SourceIACLibrary, While the Billy Boils (Henry Lawson 1896), year1896

When the sun went down [short story by Henry Lawson]

9 March 2015 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This story by Henry Lawson was published in While the Billy Boils (1896).] When the sun went down Jack Drew sat on the edge of the shaft, with his foot in the loop and one hand on the rope, ready to descend. His elder brother, Tom, stood at one end of the … [Read more...] about When the sun went down [short story by Henry Lawson]

Filed Under: short stories and anecdotes Tagged With: Henry Lawson (author) (1867-1922), short story, SourceIACLibrary, While the Billy Boils (Henry Lawson 1896), year1896

Stiffner and Jim (thirdly, Bill) [short story by Henry Lawson]

9 March 2015 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This story by Henry Lawson was published in While the Billy Boils (1896).] Stiffner and Jim (thirdly, Bill.) We were tramping down in Canterbury, Maoriland, at the time, swagging it — me and Bill — looking for work on the new railway line. Well, one afternoon, … [Read more...] about Stiffner and Jim (thirdly, Bill) [short story by Henry Lawson]

Filed Under: short stories and anecdotes Tagged With: Henry Lawson (author) (1867-1922), short story, SourceIACLibrary, While the Billy Boils (Henry Lawson 1896), year1896

Enter Mitchell [short story by Henry Lawson]

9 March 2015 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This story by Henry Lawson was published in While the Billy Boils (1896).] Enter Mitchell The Western train had just arrived at Redfern railway-station with a lot of ordinary passengers and one swagman. He was short, and stout, and bow-legged, and freckled, … [Read more...] about Enter Mitchell [short story by Henry Lawson]

Filed Under: short stories and anecdotes Tagged With: Henry Lawson (author) (1867-1922), short story, SourceIACLibrary, While the Billy Boils (Henry Lawson 1896), year1896

Settling on the land [short story by Henry Lawson]

9 March 2015 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This story by Henry Lawson was published in While the Billy Boils (1896).] Settling on the land The worst bore in Australia just now is the man who raves about getting the people on the land, and button-holes you in the street with a little scheme of his own. He … [Read more...] about Settling on the land [short story by Henry Lawson]

Filed Under: short stories and anecdotes Tagged With: Henry Lawson (author) (1867-1922), short story, SourceIACLibrary, While the Billy Boils (Henry Lawson 1896), year1896

An old mate of your father’s [short story by Henry Lawson]

9 March 2015 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This story by Henry Lawson was published in While the Billy Boils (1896).] An old mate of your father’s You remember when we hurried home from the old bush school how we were sometimes startled by a bearded apparition, who smiled kindly down on us, and whom our … [Read more...] about An old mate of your father’s [short story by Henry Lawson]

Filed Under: short stories and anecdotes Tagged With: Henry Lawson (author) (1867-1922), short story, SourceIACLibrary, While the Billy Boils (Henry Lawson 1896), year1896

Preface [to Henry Lawson’s While the Billy Boils]

9 March 2015 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This preface was published in Henry Lawson’s While the Billy Boils (1896).] Preface In the absence of the author, who is now resident in Western Australia, it devolves upon us to make the customary acknowledgements to the various journals from which these stories … [Read more...] about Preface [to Henry Lawson’s While the Billy Boils]

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While the Billy Boils [by Henry Lawson, 1896]

9 March 2015 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This book of short stories by Henry Lawson was published in 1896.] While the Billy Boils by Henry Lawson Author of When the World Was Wide. With eight plates by Mahony. Contents [Preface] An old mate of your father’s Settling on the … [Read more...] about While the Billy Boils [by Henry Lawson, 1896]

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Happy Tassy: A Long Way after Little Jack Sheppard [song, 5 September 1896]

6 November 2014 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A sarcastic Tasmanian song (adapted from the popular song “Botany Bay”, from the stage show “Little Jack Sheppard”, 1885). Published in The Clipper, 5 September 1896.] Happy Tassy. A Long Way after Little Jack Sheppard. We’re abiding in prosperous … [Read more...] about Happy Tassy: A Long Way after Little Jack Sheppard [song, 5 September 1896]

Filed Under: songs Tagged With: song, SourceTrove, year1896

In Memoriam [poem by Louisa Lawson, 1 June 1896]

23 October 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A poem by Louisa Lawson.] In Memoriam. By Louisa Lawson. The white convolvulus, sweet, fragile flower Ope’s its pure petals at day’s tenderest hour, And they who gaze upon its virgin face, Know God is good, and take fresh heart of grace. At morn a joy, at … [Read more...] about In Memoriam [poem by Louisa Lawson, 1 June 1896]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Louisa Lawson, poem, SourceTrove, year1896

[Photograph of Henry Lawson, from In the Days When the World Was Wide and Other Verses, 1896]

17 September 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This photograph of Henry Lawson was published in In the Days When the World Was Wide and Other Verses, 1896, opposite the title page.] Source: Henry Lawson. In the Days When the World Was Wide and Other Verses, Angus and Robertson, Sydney, 1903 [first … [Read more...] about [Photograph of Henry Lawson, from In the Days When the World Was Wide and Other Verses, 1896]

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[Vignette] [Henry Lawson, from a sketch by F.P. Mahony]

17 September 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This illustration of Henry Lawson, drawn by F.P. Mahony, was published in In the Days When the World Was Wide and Other Verses, 1896, on the title page.] Source: Henry Lawson. In the Days When the World Was Wide and Other Verses, Angus and Robertson, … [Read more...] about [Vignette] [Henry Lawson, from a sketch by F.P. Mahony]

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The Ghost [poem by Henry Lawson]

17 September 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Henry Lawson was published in In the Days When the World Was Wide and Other Verses, 1896.] The Ghost Down the street as I was drifting with the city’s human tide, Came a ghost, and for a moment walked in silence by my side — Now my heart was hard … [Read more...] about The Ghost [poem by Henry Lawson]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Henry Lawson (author) (1867-1922), In The Days When the World Was Wide and Other Verses (Henry Lawson 1896), poem, SourceArchiveOrg, year1896

Australian Bards and Bush Reviewers [poem by Henry Lawson]

17 September 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Henry Lawson was published in In the Days When the World Was Wide and Other Verses, 1896.] Australian Bards and Bush Reviewers While you use your best endeavour to immortalise in verse The gambling and the drink which are your country’s greatest … [Read more...] about Australian Bards and Bush Reviewers [poem by Henry Lawson]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Henry Lawson (author) (1867-1922), In The Days When the World Was Wide and Other Verses (Henry Lawson 1896), poem, SourceArchiveOrg, year1896

The Poets of the Tomb [poem by Henry Lawson]

17 September 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Henry Lawson was published in In the Days When the World Was Wide and Other Verses, 1896.] The Poets of the Tomb The world has had enough of bards who wish that they were dead, ’Tis time the people passed a law to knock ’em on the head, For ’twould … [Read more...] about The Poets of the Tomb [poem by Henry Lawson]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Henry Lawson (author) (1867-1922), In The Days When the World Was Wide and Other Verses (Henry Lawson 1896), poem, SourceArchiveOrg, year1896

Marshall’s Mate [poem by Henry Lawson]

17 September 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Henry Lawson was published in In the Days When the World Was Wide and Other Verses, 1896.] Marshall’s Mate You almost heard the surface bake, and saw the gum-leaves turn — You could have watched the grass scorch brown had there been grass to … [Read more...] about Marshall’s Mate [poem by Henry Lawson]

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After All [poem by Henry Lawson]

17 September 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Henry Lawson was published in In the Days When the World Was Wide and Other Verses, 1896.] After All The brooding ghosts of Australian night have gone from the bush and town; My spirit revives in the morning breeze, though it died when the sun went … [Read more...] about After All [poem by Henry Lawson]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Henry Lawson (author) (1867-1922), In The Days When the World Was Wide and Other Verses (Henry Lawson 1896), poem, SourceArchiveOrg, year1896

The Cambaroora Star [poem by Henry Lawson]

17 September 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Henry Lawson was published in In the Days When the World Was Wide and Other Verses, 1896.] The Cambaroora Star So you’re writing for a paper? Well, it’s nothing very new To be writing yards of drivel for a tidy little screw; You are young and … [Read more...] about The Cambaroora Star [poem by Henry Lawson]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Henry Lawson (author) (1867-1922), In The Days When the World Was Wide and Other Verses (Henry Lawson 1896), poem, SourceArchiveOrg, year1896

The Song and the Sigh [poem by Henry Lawson]

17 September 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Henry Lawson was published in In the Days When the World Was Wide and Other Verses, 1896.] The Song and the Sigh The creek went down with a broken song, ’Neath the sheoaks high; The waters carried the song along, And the oaks a sigh. The song … [Read more...] about The Song and the Sigh [poem by Henry Lawson]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Henry Lawson (author) (1867-1922), In The Days When the World Was Wide and Other Verses (Henry Lawson 1896), poem, SourceArchiveOrg, year1896

A Prouder Man than You [poem by Henry Lawson]

17 September 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Henry Lawson was published in In the Days When the World Was Wide and Other Verses, 1896.] A Prouder Man than You If you fancy that your people came of better stock than mine, If you hint of higher breeding by a word or by a sign, If you’re proud … [Read more...] about A Prouder Man than You [poem by Henry Lawson]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Henry Lawson (author) (1867-1922), In The Days When the World Was Wide and Other Verses (Henry Lawson 1896), poem, SourceArchiveOrg, year1896

Dan, the Wreck [poem by Henry Lawson]

17 September 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Henry Lawson was published in In the Days When the World Was Wide and Other Verses, 1896.] Dan, the Wreck Tall, and stout, and solid-looking, Yet a wreck; None would think Death’s finger’s hooking Him from deck. Cause of half the fun that’s … [Read more...] about Dan, the Wreck [poem by Henry Lawson]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Henry Lawson (author) (1867-1922), In The Days When the World Was Wide and Other Verses (Henry Lawson 1896), poem, SourceArchiveOrg, year1896

Peter Anderson and Co. [poem by Henry Lawson]

17 September 2012 · 1 Comment

[Editor: This poem by Henry Lawson was published in In the Days When the World Was Wide and Other Verses, 1896.] Peter Anderson and Co. He had offices in Sydney, not so many years ago, And his shingle bore the legend ‘Peter Anderson and Co.,’ But his real name was … [Read more...] about Peter Anderson and Co. [poem by Henry Lawson]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Henry Lawson (author) (1867-1922), In The Days When the World Was Wide and Other Verses (Henry Lawson 1896), poem, SourceArchiveOrg, year1896

Since Then [poem by Henry Lawson]

17 September 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Henry Lawson was published in In the Days When the World Was Wide and Other Verses, 1896.] Since Then I met Jack Ellis in town to-day — Jack Ellis — my old mate, Jack — Ten years ago, from the Castlereagh, We carried our swags together away To … [Read more...] about Since Then [poem by Henry Lawson]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Henry Lawson (author) (1867-1922), In The Days When the World Was Wide and Other Verses (Henry Lawson 1896), poem, SourceArchiveOrg, year1896

The Shame of Going Back [poem by Henry Lawson]

17 September 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Henry Lawson was published in In the Days When the World Was Wide and Other Verses, 1896.] The Shame of Going Back When you’ve come to make a fortune and you haven’t made your salt, And the reason of your failure isn’t anybody’s fault — When you … [Read more...] about The Shame of Going Back [poem by Henry Lawson]

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