[Editor: This short story, by T. J. Cunningham, was published in Recreation (New York, NY, USA), May 1904.] Bushed. T. J. Cunningham. Six of the niggers had been to the camp that afternoon, headed by their chief, Paddy, and with many grimaces and gestures had made … [Read more...] about Bushed [short story, by T. J. Cunningham, May 1904]
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A White Australia: What it means [by Oswald P. Law and W. T. Gill, January 1904]
[Editor: This article by Oswald P. Law and W. T. Gill was published in The Nineteenth Century and After (London, England), Vol. 55 No. 323, January 1904.] A White Australia: What it means To the mind of Australians it is abundantly clear that the significance of the … [Read more...] about A White Australia: What it means [by Oswald P. Law and W. T. Gill, January 1904]
Christian Russ and pagan Jap. [by Mary Gilmore, 16 April 1904]
[Editor: This article by Mary Gilmore was published in The Clipper (Hobart, Tas.), 16 April 1904.] Christian Russ and pagan Jap. As mentioned in your Free Speech column last week one of the most singular things in connection with this war is the attitude of Christian to … [Read more...] about Christian Russ and pagan Jap. [by Mary Gilmore, 16 April 1904]
The great vengeance [short story by Agnes L. Storrie, 5 November 1904]
[Editor: A short story by Agnes L. Storrie. Published in The Sydney Morning Herald, 5 November 1904.] The great vengeance. The Principle of Human Life at last rebelled. “Behold me,” it cried, “I, the ultimate word of Omnipotence, the crowning blossom of the whole scheme … [Read more...] about The great vengeance [short story by Agnes L. Storrie, 5 November 1904]
“Australia’s heroes of the past.” “The pantheon of the Southern Cross.” Lecture by Mr. R. D. Meagher, M.L.A. [23 April 1904]
[Editor: A report on a lecture given by Richard Denis Meagher. Published in The Northern Star, and Richmond and Tweed Rivers Advocate, 23 April 1904.] “Australia’s heroes of the past.” “The pantheon of the Southern Cross.” Lecture by Mr. R. D. Meagher, M.L.A. When … [Read more...] about “Australia’s heroes of the past.” “The pantheon of the Southern Cross.” Lecture by Mr. R. D. Meagher, M.L.A. [23 April 1904]
Flowers [poem, 12 October 1904]
[Editor: A poem by M. Forrest. Published in The Australian Town and Country Journal, 12 October 1904.] Flowers. (Written for this journal by M. Forrest.) Bring lilies for the childish faith she lost, Gold-hearted and with petals like the snow; And heartsease for a … [Read more...] about Flowers [poem, 12 October 1904]
[A back block lockup; a baker’s liquid fine] [12 October 1904]
[Editor: Two reminiscences from “Werrimee”, a contributor to the “By the way” column of The Australian Town and Country Journal, 12 October 1904.] “Werrimee:” Ernest Favenc’s yarn concerning back block lockups, recalls a somewhat similar incident that occurred on a … [Read more...] about [A back block lockup; a baker’s liquid fine] [12 October 1904]
Lines [poem by Louisa Lawson, 1 April 1904]
[Editor: A poem by Louisa Lawson.] Lines. A strong man weep, a fair girl die, A boy in pain, a mother sigh. These things do wring my heart well-nigh, I know not why, I know not why. — L. Lawson. Source: The Dawn (Sydney, NSW), Friday 1 April 1904, page 25 … [Read more...] about Lines [poem by Louisa Lawson, 1 April 1904]
A Wish [poem by Louisa Lawson, 1 April 1904]
[Editor: A poem by Louisa Lawson.] A Wish. I may not clasp thy hand while I Thus wish with all my heart That good will keep thee constantly From sin and pain apart. — L. Lawson. Source: The Dawn (Sydney, NSW), Friday 1 April 1904, page 25 … [Read more...] about A Wish [poem by Louisa Lawson, 1 April 1904]
Back Again [poem by Louisa Lawson, 1 July 1904]
[Editor: A poem by Louisa Lawson.] Back Again. By Louisa Lawson. Oh, my boy, come in, do. You’ve come back at last, Two years since we saw you, How the time has passed ! Have a bath and shave first, No — a cup of tea ? Think you want a rest worst ? Dear, oh … [Read more...] about Back Again [poem by Louisa Lawson, 1 July 1904]
In the footsteps of the explorers: Hume and Hovell [24 September 1904]
[Editor: Some details of the explorations of Hamilton Hume and William Hovell. Published in The Argus, 24 September 1904.] In the footsteps of the explorers. Hume and Hovell. By Goulburnian. The journey undertaken in 1824 by Hamilton Hume (the first native born … [Read more...] about In the footsteps of the explorers: Hume and Hovell [24 September 1904]
Coming Home [poem by Louisa Lawson, 1 July 1904]
[Editor: A poem by Louisa Lawson.] Coming Home. By Louisa Lawson. Going round the back street. Through the silent lane, While the folks at church meet, Coming home again. Faded hat and creasy, Long since it was new. Tent-fly torn and greasy, Bluey showing … [Read more...] about Coming Home [poem by Louisa Lawson, 1 July 1904]