[Editor: This letter to the editor from Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) was published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 30 October 1902. It was written in reply to an article, by Archibald Meston, which appeared in The Bulletin on 16 August 1902.] Black Australia. Meston is … [Read more...] about Black Australia [by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy), 30 October 1902]
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Something Aboriginal [by Archibald Meston, 16 August 1902]
[Editor: This article, written by Archibald Meston, was published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 16 August 1902. A reply to this article was written by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) and published in The Bulletin on 30 October 1902.] Something Aboriginal. [For The … [Read more...] about Something Aboriginal [by Archibald Meston, 16 August 1902]
The alien question [21 February 1902]
[Editor: This article about immigration and demographics was published in The Northern Argus (Clare, SA), 21 February 1902.] The alien question. “Australia for the Australians” may be a good wholesome war cry. We know at any rate the danger of permitting a large influx of … [Read more...] about The alien question [21 February 1902]
Rebel Song [poem by E. J. Brady]
[Editor: This poem by E. J. Brady was published in The Earthen Floor (1902).] XXXIV. Rebel Song. Thine the hand that halved and fashioned Into twain all things that be: Thine the hand that, un-impassioned, Halved the rebel soul of me. In thy Court of Sun and … [Read more...] about Rebel Song [poem by E. J. Brady]
Knights of Chance [poem by E. J. Brady]
[Editor: This poem by E. J. Brady was published in The Earthen Floor (1902).] XXXIII. Knights of Chance. Men do not live in cities. Between the narrow ways They walk as meek-faced merchants, dissembling all their days. Ours are the open places; ours are the Plain and … [Read more...] about Knights of Chance [poem by E. J. Brady]
Same as You [poem by E. J. Brady]
[Editor: This poem by E. J. Brady was published in The Earthen Floor (1902). It also appeared in Bells and Hobbles (1911).] XXXII. Same as You. If your luck is out with women; if you’ve looked too long on wine, Do not sit and nurse the anger of your anguish, brother … [Read more...] about Same as You [poem by E. J. Brady]
The Lonely Road [poem by E. J. Brady]
[Editor: This poem by E. J. Brady was published in The Earthen Floor (1902).] XXXI. The Lonely Road. Yea, I have smiled as men may smile whose hearts within them die; Yea, I have heard the Voices call, and turned and said “Good-bye!” Good-bye, my love, … [Read more...] about The Lonely Road [poem by E. J. Brady]
The Hunter’s Greeting [poem by E. J. Brady]
[Editor: This poem by E. J. Brady was published in The Earthen Floor (1902).] XXX. The Hunter’s Greeting. The Brood is in the Forest, The Spawn beneath the Sea, Fair-greeting, City Brother, The Hunters give to thee. Who knows the Mart and Temple, He knoweth not … [Read more...] about The Hunter’s Greeting [poem by E. J. Brady]
The Black-Soil Teams [poem by E. J. Brady]
[Editor: This poem by E. J. Brady was published in The Earthen Floor (1902). It also appeared in Bells and Hobbles (1911).] XXIX. The Black-Soil Teams. For God hath made the Black-soil; and spread it near and far. From down the sweeping Namoi bends, away to … [Read more...] about The Black-Soil Teams [poem by E. J. Brady]
The Lost Brigade [poem by E. J. Brady]
[Editor: This poem by E. J. Brady was published in The Earthen Floor (1902).] XXVIII. The Lost Brigade. Because of a word that wills the world Since ever the world begun, The flag of a Lost Brigade, unfurled, Waves out at the setting sun. The shout of a Wild … [Read more...] about The Lost Brigade [poem by E. J. Brady]