[Editor: An untitled poem printed in “Dryblower” Murphy’s “Verse and Worse” column. Published in The West Australian Sunday Times, 26 May 1901.] [Our Police May Strive to Keep in Check] As the alleged well-informed English papers see us: “In the cities and large towns of … [Read more...] about Our Police May Strive to Keep in Check [poem by “Dryblower” Murphy, 26 May 1901]
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Like All Possessing Royal Blood [poem by “Dryblower” Murphy, 26 May 1901]
[Editor: An untitled poem printed in “Dryblower” Murphy’s “Verse and Worse” column. Published in The West Australian Sunday Times, 26 May 1901.] [Like All Possessing Royal Blood] Royal visit item: “It has been decided that no good could be confidently expected from the … [Read more...] about Like All Possessing Royal Blood [poem by “Dryblower” Murphy, 26 May 1901]
To the Jam from the Land of the Southern Cross [poem by “Dryblower” Murphy, 26 May 1901]
[Editor: An untitled poem printed in “Dryblower” Murphy’s “Verse and Worse” column. Published in The West Australian Sunday Times, 26 May 1901.] [To the Jam from the Land of the Southern Cross] S. Africa cable:— “London, May 22. — “The War Office has purchased 1,678 tons … [Read more...] about To the Jam from the Land of the Southern Cross [poem by “Dryblower” Murphy, 26 May 1901]
The Awakening [poem by “Dryblower” Murphy, 26 May 1901]
[Editor: A poem by “Dryblower” Murphy. Published in The West Australian Sunday Times, 26 May 1901.] The Awakening. By Dryblower. Last week the “Morning Herald” moaned and maundered through a whole sub-leader in an obvious, but weak-kneed attempt to puff the Arnold … [Read more...] about The Awakening [poem by “Dryblower” Murphy, 26 May 1901]
The Penalty [poem by “Dryblower” Murphy, 26 May 1901]
[Editor: A poem by “Dryblower” Murphy. Published in The West Australian Sunday Times, 26 May 1901.] The Penalty. By Dryblower. There are mothers and sisters weeping low in cottage and stately hall, The widow’s piteous sobs are heard for the dead on the lonely … [Read more...] about The Penalty [poem by “Dryblower” Murphy, 26 May 1901]
The Aliens [poem by “Dryblower” Murphy, 8 May 1904]
[Editor: A poem by “Dryblower” Murphy, published in the “Verse and Worse” column in The Sunday Times, 8 May 1904.] The Aliens. By Dryblower. They come not as an open foe To loot the land with steel and fire, No barricades to dust they blow, Or make each home a lurid … [Read more...] about The Aliens [poem by “Dryblower” Murphy, 8 May 1904]
To Whom It May Concern [poem by “Dryblower” Murphy, 21 April 1901]
[Editor: A poem by “Dryblower” Murphy, published in the “Variety Vamps and Sunday Satires” column in The West Australian Sunday Times, 21 April 1901.] To Whom It May Concern. By Dryblower. A Federal invitation was sent from Melbourne to a Mayor in this State, inviting … [Read more...] about To Whom It May Concern [poem by “Dryblower” Murphy, 21 April 1901]
[’Tis Certain as Sin] [poem, 21 April 1901]
[Editor: A poem (possibly by “Dryblower” Murphy) published in the “Variety Vamps and Sunday Satires” column in The West Australian Sunday Times, 21 April 1901.] [’Tis Certain as Sin] China cable: “Sir E. V. Satow, the British Ambassador, finds it impossible to deal with … [Read more...] about [’Tis Certain as Sin] [poem, 21 April 1901]
“Second Nature” [poem by “Dryblower” Murphy, 21 April 1901]
[Editor: A poem by “Dryblower” Murphy, published in The West Australian Sunday Times, 21 April 1901.] “Second Nature.” By Dryblower. The man from Boulder City came To stay in Perth. Within the Swan his skin he rid Of that which his complexion hid — Brown mother … [Read more...] about “Second Nature” [poem by “Dryblower” Murphy, 21 April 1901]
For Better or Worse [poem by “Dryblower” Murphy, 21 April 1901]
[Editor: A poem by “Dryblower” Murphy, published in the “Variety Vamps and Sunday Satires” column in The West Australian Sunday Times, 21 April 1901.] For Better or Worse. By Dryblower. Next Wednesday’s elections decide Whether Leake is the chosen for West, Or … [Read more...] about For Better or Worse [poem by “Dryblower” Murphy, 21 April 1901]
Petherick Pilloried [poem by Dryblower, 14 April 1901]
[Editor: A poem by “Dryblower” Murphy, published in the “'Variety Vamps and Sunday Satires” column in The West Australian Sunday Times, 14 April 1901.] Petherick Pilloried. By Dryblower. (“Perth suffers under various ills and inflictions, not the least of which is … [Read more...] about Petherick Pilloried [poem by Dryblower, 14 April 1901]
The Federal Election: To the Electors of the Federal Division of Oxley [9 March 1901]
[Editor: An election statement from Richard Edwards. Published in The Worker, 30 March 1901.] The Federal Election. To the Electors of the Federal Division of Oxley. Fellow-electors, — Having been selected by the Branch Leagues of your division and endorsed by the … [Read more...] about The Federal Election: To the Electors of the Federal Division of Oxley [9 March 1901]
Lively Australians [2 May 1901]
[Editor: An article about a group of off-duty Australian troops attacking a South African newspaper during the Boer War. Published in The Wagga Wagga Advertiser, 2 May 1901.] Lively Australians The “Cape Times” gives the following account of the wrecking of the office of … [Read more...] about Lively Australians [2 May 1901]
[illustration on page ii] [drawing of Philip Durham Lorimer]
[Editor: This illustration of Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] Source: E. A. Petherick (editor). Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, William Clowes and … [Read more...] about [illustration on page ii] [drawing of Philip Durham Lorimer]
[illustration on page 55] [drawing of Philip Durham Lorimer]
[Editor: This illustration of Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet (1901).] Source: E. A. Petherick (editor), Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, London: William … [Read more...] about [illustration on page 55] [drawing of Philip Durham Lorimer]
From Parlour to Wood-Heap [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]
[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901. This poem is listed separately in the contents of the book, although it appears within the biographical section, from which the following text … [Read more...] about From Parlour to Wood-Heap [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]
Queensland [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]
[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901. This poem is listed separately in the contents of the book, although it appears within the biographical section, from which the following text … [Read more...] about Queensland [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]
We Cannot Get All that We Wish or Desire [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]
[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901. This poem is listed separately in the contents of the book, although it appears within the biographical section, from which the following text … [Read more...] about We Cannot Get All that We Wish or Desire [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]
When I Am Gone [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]
[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901. This poem is listed separately in the contents of the book, although it appears within the biographical section, from which the following text … [Read more...] about When I Am Gone [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]
A Hearty Shake Hands [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]
[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901. This poem is listed separately in the contents of the book, although it appears within the biographical section, from which the following text … [Read more...] about A Hearty Shake Hands [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]
Not Always [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]
[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901. This poem is listed separately in the contents of the book, although it appears within the biographical section, from which the following text … [Read more...] about Not Always [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]
God’s Language to Man [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]
[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901. This poem is listed separately in the contents of the book, although it appears within the biographical section, from which the following text … [Read more...] about God’s Language to Man [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]
Phil McDermott and his hundred pounds [short story by Philip Durham Lorimer]
[Editor: This short story by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] Phil McDermott and his hundred pounds It was in the ’fifties, shortly after the golden days of Ballarat had broken their dawn and … [Read more...] about Phil McDermott and his hundred pounds [short story by Philip Durham Lorimer]
To Unanderra [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]
[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] To Unanderra There’s peace on the hills in the winter’s short day, When the cattle are fed from the stack ; When hay is yet sweet, ere … [Read more...] about To Unanderra [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]
The Butcher-Bird [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]
[Editor: This poem by Philip Durham Lorimer was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] The Butcher-Bird I know of a song that is heard everywhere, That is soft and is true in its tone, Now sung in the Spring on the boughs … [Read more...] about The Butcher-Bird [poem by Philip Durham Lorimer]