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The Anglican Synod [article re. cremation, 21 May 1898]

23 October 2020 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This untitled article about Christianity and cremation was published in The Mercury (Hobart, Tas.), 21 May 1898.] [The Anglican Synod] The Anglican Synod of South Australia has taken a lesson from the Pagans of old, and has passed a resolution favouring, on … [Read more...] about The Anglican Synod [article re. cremation, 21 May 1898]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Christianity, cremation, SourceTrove, year1898

The Governor’s Xmas Party [poem by W. T. Goodge, 25 December 1898]

20 April 2019 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by W. T. Goodge was published in Truth (Sydney, NSW), 25 December 1898.] The Governor’s Xmas Party. A Seasonable Vain Imagining. (By W. T. Goodge, in the ‘Orange Leader.’) Oh, the Governor was happy and the Governor was gay, For he knew that he … [Read more...] about The Governor’s Xmas Party [poem by W. T. Goodge, 25 December 1898]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: poem, SourceTrove, W. T. Goodge (author) (1862-1909), year1898

Heroes of the Underground [poem, 16 October 1898]

4 February 2017 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A poem about miners who risked their lives to save their fellow miners. Published in The Sun (Kalgoorlie, WA), 16 October 1898.] Heroes of the Underground. How he did it? Same old story, Writ in blood-gouts grim and large, Of a treacherous fuse slow … [Read more...] about Heroes of the Underground [poem, 16 October 1898]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: mining poetry, poem, SourceTrove, year1898

An Australian Cradle Song [poem by John Harrison Wagner, 7 May 1898]

4 September 2015 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A poem published in The Australasian, 7 May 1898.] An Australian Cradle Song. By John Harrison Wagner, in “Harper’s Magazine” for April. Over the hills and far away, Deep in a shady dell, The crystal fountains leap and play; A dream of delight is the … [Read more...] about An Australian Cradle Song [poem by John Harrison Wagner, 7 May 1898]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: John Harrison Wagner, poem, SourceTrove, year1898

Federation letters: Appeal by the Premier and the Treasurer [3 June 1898]

22 February 2015 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A letter from Charles Cameron Kingston (the Premier of South Australia) and Frederick William Holder (the Treasurer of SA) regarding the proposed federation of the colonies of Australia. Published in The Advertiser, 3 June 1898.] Federation letters. Appeal by the … [Read more...] about Federation letters: Appeal by the Premier and the Treasurer [3 June 1898]

Filed Under: letters to the editor Tagged With: Charles Cameron Kingston (author) (1850-1908), federation of Australia, Frederick William Holder, SourceTrove, year1898

Australian Scenery [poem by Agnes L. Storrie, 27 August 1898]

30 April 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A poem by Agnes L. Storrie. Published in The Chronicle, 27 August 1898. A longer version of this poem, entitled “A Protest”, appears in Poems, by Agnes L. Storrie, published in 1909.] Australian Scenery (By Agnes L. Storrie.) Oh, ye who blame Australia, Who … [Read more...] about Australian Scenery [poem by Agnes L. Storrie, 27 August 1898]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Agnes L. Storrie (author) (1864-1936), Australianism, patriotic poetry, SourceTrove, year1898

Unity is Strength ! [song, 6 June 1898]

31 October 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A song written to promote the federation of the Australian colonies.] A federal song. By request we publish the following Federal Song, sung at the demonstration in Sale on Tuesday night by the united choir:— Unity is Strength ! Air, “Men of … [Read more...] about Unity is Strength ! [song, 6 June 1898]

Filed Under: songs Tagged With: song, songs patriotic, SourceTrove, year1898

Nation Builders [poem by George Essex Evans, 20 May 1898]

26 October 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A poem by George Essex Evans.] Nation Builders. A handful of workers seeking the star of a strong intent — A handful of heroes scattered to conquer a continent. — Thirst and fever and famine, drought, and ruin, and flood, And the bones that bleach on the … [Read more...] about Nation Builders [poem by George Essex Evans, 20 May 1898]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: George Essex Evans, patriotic poetry, poem, SourceTrove, year1898

Australia for the Australians [poem, 24 December 1898]

26 May 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A poem published in The Warwick Argus, 24 December 1898.] Australia for the Australians. Shall the yellow man pick, From our Eden the fruit? Must we yield our fair fields Like a dumb driven brute? Shall our children learn trades And be forced to … [Read more...] about Australia for the Australians [poem, 24 December 1898]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: poem, racial poetry, SourceTrove, year1898

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