[Editor: This poem by T.H. Ord was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] The Whirligig of Time. I crossed the old ford at the end of last May, The old pub had vanished, not even a shingle Survived of the roof, which, in years passed away, Saw friendship and devilry … [Read more...] about The Whirligig of Time [poem by T.H. Ord]
year1901
Sinking [poem by Bendee]
[Editor: This poem by Bendee was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] Sinking. I had often faced a seeming Certain death without a shiver, And I boasted of my valour In the pride that courts a fall — Boasted vainly, little dreaming That the Death-fear soon … [Read more...] about Sinking [poem by Bendee]
A Stranger at the U [poem by J. Crawford]
[Editor: This poem by J. Crawford was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] A Stranger at the U. He was guileless in his manner — ’t was a style the boys admired, And he told, in simple language, how his feelings had been fired By the news of nuggets waiting, in … [Read more...] about A Stranger at the U [poem by J. Crawford]
After the Flood [poem by Dora Wilcox]
[Editor: This poem by Dora Wilcox was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] After the Flood. Here, in this bend of the creek, in the rushes and long lush grasses, Wild white violets nestle, and musk in the water- weeds; Here there is stillness, and shelter — for the … [Read more...] about After the Flood [poem by Dora Wilcox]
Out Back [poem by P.P. Quinn]
[Editor: This poem by P.P. Quinn was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] Out Back. We dumped our swags by the river-side when the sun was getting low ; To reach the boys on the other side we had four good miles to go ; But the winding stream that before us … [Read more...] about Out Back [poem by P.P. Quinn]
The Bellbird Rung Her Home [poem by Randolph Bedford]
[Editor: This poem by Randolph Bedford was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] The Bellbird Rung Her Home. Ah ! ’t was God-time in September, in that perfumed hazel belt, Where the musk-leaves, thick and waxen, from their two sides throw the scent, And the … [Read more...] about The Bellbird Rung Her Home [poem by Randolph Bedford]
That Day at Boiling Downs [poem by Jack Mathieu]
[Editor: This poem by Jack Mathieu was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] That Day at Boiling Downs. He was driving Irish tandem, but perhaps I talk at random — I ’d forgotten for a moment you are not all mulga-bred ; What I mean ’s he had his swag up through his … [Read more...] about That Day at Boiling Downs [poem by Jack Mathieu]
The Brumby’s Death [poem by Ethel Mills]
[Editor: This poem by Ethel Mills was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] The Brumby’s Death. ’Twas only last night I was leading them westward O’er hills bathed in moonlight, thro’ forests of gloom, Past reed-beds that sang by the deep water-courses, Thro’ … [Read more...] about The Brumby’s Death [poem by Ethel Mills]
Off the Grass [poem by Will Ogilvie]
[Editor: This poem by Will Ogilvie was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] Off the Grass. They were boasting on the Greenhide of their nags of fancy breed, And stuffing them with bran and oats to run in Gumleaf Town ; But we had n’t got a racehorse that was worth … [Read more...] about Off the Grass [poem by Will Ogilvie]
Spell Oh! [poem by W.E. Carew]
[Editor: This poem by W.E. Carew was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] Spell Oh! ’Twas in the Fraser country, where the coast is wild and strange ; And swagging up the long divide that leads to Daybreak Range We came, and reached the saddle where the steep rise … [Read more...] about Spell Oh! [poem by W.E. Carew]
The Billiard-Marker’s Yarn [poem by Edmund Fisher]
[Editor: This poem by Edmund Fisher was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] The Billiard-Marker’s Yarn. It was the billiard-marker of the Gin and Cloves Hotel — A sandy man, with tender feet, no doubt you know him well — Who told this simple story, in his plain, … [Read more...] about The Billiard-Marker’s Yarn [poem by Edmund Fisher]
List of writers [The Bulletin Reciter]
[Editor: This list of writers was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] List of Writers. Adams, Arthur H. . . . . . The Anarchist “Alone” . . . . . Wing Fat Bedford, Randolph . . . . . The Bellbird Rang Her Home Bellman, Frank . . . . . The Winner of the … [Read more...] about List of writers [The Bulletin Reciter]
List of illustrations [The Bulletin Reciter]
[Editor: This list of illustrations was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] List of Illustrations. The Bulletin Reciter . . . . . “Hop” To Face Title-Page That Day at Boiling Downs . . . . . Fred Leist To Face Page 16 A Legend of the Dargo . . . . . Fred … [Read more...] about List of illustrations [The Bulletin Reciter]
Prefatory [The Bulletin Reciter]
[Editor: This preface was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] Prefatory The risk and expense of this publication are under taken by the Bulletin Newspaper Company, Limited. Should any profits accrue, a share of forty per cent. will be credited to the writers … [Read more...] about Prefatory [The Bulletin Reciter]
Publication notes [The Bulletin Reciter]
[Editor: These publication notes were published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] [Publication notes] The contents of this Book were originally published in THE BULLETIN. The following verses have been republished — “Off the Grass” (p.7), “How We Won the Ribbon” … [Read more...] about Publication notes [The Bulletin Reciter]
The Bulletin Library [The Bulletin Reciter]
[Editor: This list of publications (advertisement) was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] The Bulletin Library Edited by A. G. Stephens Castro’s Last Sacrament, and Other Stories, 5s., postfree. By Albert Dorrington. The Bulletin Story Book, 5s., post … [Read more...] about The Bulletin Library [The Bulletin Reciter]
The Bulletin Reciter: A Collection of Verses for Recitation From “The Bulletin” (1880-1901) [1901]
[Editor: This collection of poems was edited by A.G. Stephens and published by The Bulletin Newspaper Company in 1901.] The Bulletin Reciter A Collection of Verses for Recitation from “The Bulletin” [1880-1901] The Bulletin Library Publication notes Prefatory List … [Read more...] about The Bulletin Reciter: A Collection of Verses for Recitation From “The Bulletin” (1880-1901) [1901]
Eland’s River [poem by George Essex Evans, 3 August 1901]
[Editor: A poem by George Essex Evans about the Battle of Eland’s River (South Africa) in August 1900. Published in The Argus, 3 August 1901.] Eland’s River. 4th to 16th August, 1900. This engagement has been described by English officers as the most gallant fight of … [Read more...] about Eland’s River [poem by George Essex Evans, 3 August 1901]
Vote for Labour [poem, 30 March 1901]
[Editor: This poem is from the “Editorial Mill” column, published in The Worker, 30 March 1901.] Vote for Labour. Come forth from the Valley, come forth from Spring Hill, Come forth from the factory, the shop, and the mill, From pleasure or slumber, from study or … [Read more...] about Vote for Labour [poem, 30 March 1901]
To the Polls! Oh Workers! [30 March 1901]
[Editor: This article, about the Queensland Labor Party’s support for a White Australia, was published in the “Stray Notes” section of The Worker (Brisbane, Qld.), 30 March 1901.] To the Polls! Oh Workers! Every one of the leaders of the White Australia movement in … [Read more...] about To the Polls! Oh Workers! [30 March 1901]
The Last Word [30 March 1901]
[Editor: This article is from the “Tray Notes” column, published in The Worker (Brisbane, Qld.), 30 March 1901.] The Last Word. Let every man with a vote go to the poll. Let a full tally be taken so that it may be known how many white men or pro-kanakas Queensland … [Read more...] about The Last Word [30 March 1901]
The Immigration Restriction Bill [3 September 1901]
[Editor: This article from the The Sydney Morning Herald reiterates the concerns of its correspondent, Andrew Barton (“Banjo”) Paterson, on the immigration of Asians into Australia. Published in The Sydney Morning Herald, 3 September 1901.] The Immigration Restriction … [Read more...] about The Immigration Restriction Bill [3 September 1901]
The colour question [15 June 1901]
[Editor: An article regarding problems with getting aspects of the White Australia Policy past the approval process of the British Colonial Office, which at that time still had the power to disallow Australian legislation. Published in The Morning Bulletin (Rockhampton), 15 June … [Read more...] about The colour question [15 June 1901]
A White Australia [30 March 1901]
[Editor: This article is an extract from the “Stray Notes” section published in The Worker (Brisbane, Qld.), 30 March 1901.] A White Australia The fight is at hand — for a White Australia, the greatest and most pregnant question that has ever been placed before the … [Read more...] about A White Australia [30 March 1901]
Vote for Thomson [election statement of J.A. Thomson, 24 March 1901]
VOTE FOR THOMSON. FREETRADE AND DIRECT TAXATION. THE TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILWAY. NATIONAL OLD-AGE PENSIONS. NATIONAL BANK OF ISSUE. NATIONALISATION OF THE FEDERAL DISTRICT. A CITIZEN ARMY. THE REFERENDUM. LEGISLATIVE DAY SITTINGS. CROWN DEFENDER. VOTE … [Read more...] about Vote for Thomson [election statement of J.A. Thomson, 24 March 1901]