[Editor: This poem by Magnet was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] The Fat Man and the War. They sing of the pride of battle, They sing of the Dogs of War, Of the men that are slain like cattle On African soil afar. They sing of the gallant … [Read more...] about The Fat Man and the War [poem by Magnet]
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“Dunno!” [poem by Bernard Espinasse]
[Editor: This poem by Bernard Espinasse was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] “Dunno!” ’Member Jim? Long, lanky slab, Seemed he had no tongue to gab. Shed all clucking, he’d lie low ; Ask him; he’d say, “Oh! dunno!” Mighty hard to interest Jim, Most things … [Read more...] about “Dunno!” [poem by Bernard Espinasse]
Boko [poem by Curlew]
[Editor: This poem by Curlew was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] Boko. All the riding-gear is rusty, all the girths and straps are dusty, And the saddle ’s old and mouldy where it ’s hanging on the wall ; While the stockwhip and the bridle on their pegs are … [Read more...] about Boko [poem by Curlew]
Dreams And Deeds [poem by E.J. Dempsey]
[Editor: This poem by E.J. Dempsey was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] Dreams And Deeds. In dreams — I wield the lightning’s flash And whip the wearying planet’s pace. In deed — I tremble at the dash Of cabman’s whip flicked near my face. In dreams — with … [Read more...] about Dreams And Deeds [poem by E.J. Dempsey]
Among the Palms [poem by Hesketh]
[Editor: This poem by Hesketh was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] Among the Palms. To save the past by one brave deed ! The time was “now,” the place “this spot.” Love-stifled rage importunes speed, For Hate can thrive where Love will rot. A noiseless … [Read more...] about Among the Palms [poem by Hesketh]
The Mallee Fire [poem by C.H. Souter]
[Editor: This poem by C.H. Souter was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] The Mallee Fire. I suppose it just depends on where you ’re raised. Once I met a cove as swore by green belar ! Could n’t sight the good old mallee-stump I praised : Well — I could n’t … [Read more...] about The Mallee Fire [poem by C.H. Souter]
Jim Jamieson, of Tringabar [poem by Pan]
[Editor: This poem by Pan was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] Jim Jamieson, of Tringabar. Jim Jamieson, Of Tringabar, By everyone Both near and far Was known to be the meanest man That e’er sold sawdust mixed with bran ; He had a stiff- Kneed, mangy … [Read more...] about Jim Jamieson, of Tringabar [poem by Pan]
The Road to Wyoming [poem by Evelyn Threlfall]
[Editor: This poem by Evelyn Threlfall was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] The Road to Wyoming. Upon the road to Wyoming The cool ferns rustled in the wood, When I rode forth to gain a thing That was to me Life’s only good. O Love so lightly understood ! O … [Read more...] about The Road to Wyoming [poem by Evelyn Threlfall]
A Tight Corner [poem by C.H. Souter]
[Editor: This poem by C.H. Souter was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] A Tight Corner. Yes, I know it’s a mighty poor chance, but there’s no other way. Look, man, look at her lips ! Don’t you see they ’re already quite blue? P’r’aps ten minutes, p’r’aps … [Read more...] about A Tight Corner [poem by C.H. Souter]
A Big “Bust” [poem by Edward Dyson]
[Editor: This poem by Edward Dyson was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] A Big “Bust.” The wildest bust I ever struck,” the lean old bushman said, “Was run up by a gentleman they christened Heavy Ned. “A s’perior sort o’ person — which they often is the worst … [Read more...] about A Big “Bust” [poem by Edward Dyson]
The Hairy Man of Koorawatha [poem by Tom Freeman]
[Editor: This poem by Tom Freeman was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] The Hairy Man of Koorawatha. There ’s a range beneath whose savage scowl the low land cowers in craven dread, — A fierce black ridge that Nature seems to have formed in a furious whim … [Read more...] about The Hairy Man of Koorawatha [poem by Tom Freeman]
The Jester of the Damned [poem by J.H. Greene]
[Editor: This poem by J.H. Greene was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] The Jester of the Damned. The Laughter-Maker was dead who had shaken the world with mirth ; His soul flew up from the grave, leaving a mournful earth ; Up through the web of the stars, … [Read more...] about The Jester of the Damned [poem by J.H. Greene]
The Fall of Patrick Dooley [poem by E.J. Dempsey]
[Editor: This poem by E.J. Dempsey was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] The Fall of Patrick Dooley. Lasht Christmas, begorra ! Oi know to my sorra, A gosht from the ind of the wurrld kem along ; An’ the same was O’Hagan, That out-an’-out pagan, As wild as … [Read more...] about The Fall of Patrick Dooley [poem by E.J. Dempsey]
The Anarchist [poem by Arthur H. Adams]
[Editor: This poem by Arthur H. Adams was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] The Anarchist. The dawn hangs heavy on the distant hill, The darkness shudders slowly into light ; And from the weary bosom of the night The pent winds sigh, then sink with horror … [Read more...] about The Anarchist [poem by Arthur H. Adams]
A German Lament [poem by Bendee]
[Editor: This poem by Bendee was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] A German Lament. I vas doin’ tam fine shplendid Buyin’ sheepskins, vool, und drippin, Und my cart-shpring mid ole Roany — Veil, I lofe dem like mein vrow ; Now dot lofe affair ish ended, Und … [Read more...] about A German Lament [poem by Bendee]
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]
My Mate Bill [poem by G.H. Gibson]
[Editor: This poem by G.H. Gibson was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901; it was also published (with minor variations) in The Old Bush Songs, edited by Banjo Paterson, 1905.] My Mate Bill. Jimmy the hut-keeper speaks: That ’s his saddle across the tie-beam, an’ … [Read more...] about My Mate Bill [poem by G.H. Gibson]
Christmas Belle [poem by John Carew]
[Editor: This poem by John Carew was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] Christmas Belle. The wind-strewn wheat lay far and wide upon the paddocks bare, The place all told the signs of drought — for we had had our share : “Next week the interest will be due on our … [Read more...] about Christmas Belle [poem by John Carew]
The Three Roads [poem by Victor Daley]
[Editor: This poem by Victor Daley was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] The Three Roads. There is a town in Ireland, A little town I know ; Its girls have tender Irish eyes Beneath their brows of snow ; And in the fields around it The Fairy Hawthorns … [Read more...] about The Three Roads [poem by Victor Daley]
The Winner of the Squatters’ Cup [poem by Frank Bellman]
[Editor: This poem by Frank Bellman was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] The Winner of the Squatters’ Cup. Luck good ? Yes, pretty fairish now ; the worst I ever knew, Came when I won — and lost — a race for Scott at Wallaroo. How ’s that ? you say — well, if … [Read more...] about The Winner of the Squatters’ Cup [poem by Frank Bellman]
Don’t Let the Moth Get In! [poem by T.A. Wilson]
[Editor: This poem by T.A. Wilson was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] Don’t Let the Moth Get In! I overhauled an overcoat of mine the other day, In the blazing months of summer it was brushed and laid away ; But the nipping nights of autumn spoke of winter … [Read more...] about Don’t Let the Moth Get In! [poem by T.A. Wilson]
Gig Fours [poem by McG]
[Editor: This poem by McG was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] Gig Fours. You can see their rudder hissing Past your canvas, and the kissing Of the wash that fans behind them on your bow-side makes her roll ; And your coxswain ’s calling “Quicker !” As your … [Read more...] about Gig Fours [poem by McG]
The How-We-Beat-The-Favourite Affliction [poem by N.M. O’Donnell]
[Editor: This poem by N.M. O’Donnell was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] The How-We-Beat-The-Favourite Affliction. It started at first in the brains of one Gordon (He blew them out after and somewhat atoned); Each ass is his echo — encoring— encored on — A … [Read more...] about The How-We-Beat-The-Favourite Affliction [poem by N.M. O’Donnell]
When Dacey Rode the Mule [poem by The B]
[Editor: This poem by The B was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] When Dacey Rode the Mule. ’T was in a small, up-country town, When we were boys at school, There came a circus with a clown And with a bucking mule. The clown announced a scheme they had — The … [Read more...] about When Dacey Rode the Mule [poem by The B]
Life’s Paradoxes [poem by P. Luftig]
[Editor: This poem by P. Luftig (Peter Airey) was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] Life’s Paradoxes. Strange ! the man who works the hardest never makes a pile of pelf, And the flirt who flirts most madly sometimes falls in love herself ; Strange ! the bogus … [Read more...] about Life’s Paradoxes [poem by P. Luftig]