[Editor: This poem by E. J. Brady was published in The Ways of Many Waters (1899).] IV. I’ve Got Bad News. They stitched him up in his canvas shirt As stiff as a frozen board; They sewed pig lead at his feet an’ head And they sloshed him overboard. The Old Man … [Read more...] about I’ve Got Bad News [poem by E. J. Brady]
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Hides and Tallow [poem by E. J. Brady]
[Editor: This poem by E. J. Brady was published in The Ways of Many Waters (1899).] III. Hides and Tallow. Here ain’t a lavender ditty, Sung by a sweet-scented cove; Here ain’t no wine-inspired, witty Story of Honour and Love. Here is the song of the … [Read more...] about Hides and Tallow [poem by E. J. Brady]
Lost and Given Over [poem by E. J. Brady]
[Editor: This poem by E. J. Brady was published in The Ways of Many Waters (1899).] II. Lost and Given Over. A mermaid’s not a human thing, An’ courtin’ sich is folly; Of flesh an’ blood I’d rather sing, What ain’t so melancholy. Oh, Berta! Loo! Juanita! … [Read more...] about Lost and Given Over [poem by E. J. Brady]
The Ways of Many Waters [poem by E. J. Brady]
[Editor: This poem by E. J. Brady was published in The Ways of Many Waters (1899).] I. The Ways of Many Waters. Because of a painted Fancy That is neither old nor new, The path of the further distance It seemeth for aye more true: For this have the Dreamers … [Read more...] about The Ways of Many Waters [poem by E. J. Brady]
The Ways of Many Waters [by E. J. Brady, 1899]
[Editor: This book of poetry by E. J. Brady was originally published by the Bulletin Newspaper Company (Sydney) in 1899, by Thomas C. Lothian (Melbourne) in 1909, and by the Standard Publishing Company (Melbourne) in 1913.] The Ways of Many Waters by E. J. … [Read more...] about The Ways of Many Waters [by E. J. Brady, 1899]
Bill Bludger — My Oath! [poem, 24 September 1899]
[Editor: A poem about the leader of a street gang. Published in The West Australian Sunday Times, 24 September 1899.] Bill Bludger — My Oath! Bill Bludger was the gamest bloke That ever donned a mitten, And though ’twas said in Waterloo He’d flattened out a Chow or … [Read more...] about Bill Bludger — My Oath! [poem, 24 September 1899]
The Absentee [poem, 31 December 1899]
[Editor: A poem published in the “Acta Diurna” column of The West Australian Sunday Times, 31 December 1899.] [The Absentee] The lovely “bull” which is incorporated in the ensuing slab of jingle is considered of too touching a nature for cold-blooded everyday prose. … [Read more...] about The Absentee [poem, 31 December 1899]
Fighting the Boers [poem, 31 December 1899]
[Editor: A poem published in the “Acta Diurna” column of The West Australian Sunday Times, 31 December 1899.] Fighting the Boers. Now that the war is going on Against the foreign Boers, Why don’t we fight the Boers at home? We reckon them by scores. ’Tis certain that … [Read more...] about Fighting the Boers [poem, 31 December 1899]
’93 and ’99 [poem by “Dryblower” Murphy, 31 December 1899]
[Editor: A poem by “Dryblower” Murphy, published in the “Acta Diurna” column of The West Australian Sunday Times, 31 December 1899.] [’93 and ’99] Mr. “Dryblower” Murphy, the poet laureate of the goldfields, who recently returned from a protracted visit to England, and … [Read more...] about ’93 and ’99 [poem by “Dryblower” Murphy, 31 December 1899]
Interview with a returned Westralian: Interesting chat with Mr. E. G. Murphy [17 September 1899]
[Editor: An interview with “Dryblower” Murphy, published in The West Australian Sunday Times (Perth, WA), 17 September 1899.] Interview with a returned Westralian. Interesting chat with Mr. E. G. Murphy. About Westralians in London — London Stock Exchange tactics — … [Read more...] about Interview with a returned Westralian: Interesting chat with Mr. E. G. Murphy [17 September 1899]
“Snazelleparilla” [poem by “Dryblower” Murphy, 17 September 1899]
[Editor: A poem by “Dryblower” Murphy, published in The West Australian Sunday Times, 17 September 1899.] “Snazelleparilla.” Mr. G. H. Snazelle, the popular operatic singer and monologue entertainer, some time back published a beautifully got up edition of quips and … [Read more...] about “Snazelleparilla” [poem by “Dryblower” Murphy, 17 September 1899]
The Ghost of Blengfell Falls [story, 16 December 1899]
The Ghost of Blengfell Falls. By Chris Dahl. It was the day before Christmas Eve, 18—, and we were on the road from Blank’s station in the Gulf country, riding behind a mob of 800 bullocks — Billy Brown and I and a black-boy who went by the euphonious title of Nigger … [Read more...] about The Ghost of Blengfell Falls [story, 16 December 1899]
What the Bottle Said [poem by E.J. Brady]
[Editor: This poem by E. J. Brady was published in The Ways of Many Waters (1899) and The Bulletin Reciter (1901).] What the Bottle Said. A blistered span of blazing sand, A burning arch of sky . . . Despair and Death on either hand . . . Alone . . . And so to … [Read more...] about What the Bottle Said [poem by E.J. Brady]
Australia Federata [poem, 9 September 1899]
[Editor: A patriotic poem, with an internationalist flavour. Published in The Queenslander, 9 September 1899.] Australia Federata. By Austin South. Last born of nations! Fair, and young, and free! Continent isle, blue-bounded by the sea — Australia, hail! A glorious … [Read more...] about Australia Federata [poem, 9 September 1899]