[Editor: This postcard incorporates a photo of a man standing in the snow in the Ballarat Gardens in 1905; it is postmarked Ballarat, 11 June 1908.] Snow Scene, Ballarat Gardens: 1905 [Front of postcard] Snow Scene, Ballarat Gardens. 1905 [Reverse of … [Read more...] about Snow Scene, Ballarat Gardens: 1905 [postcard, dated 11 June 1908]
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“Snell”: “Australia for the Australians!” [The Bulletin, 19 October 1905]
[Editor: This untitled item was published in the “Society” section of The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 19 October 1905.] [“Snell”: “Australia for the Australians!”] “Snell”: “Australia for the Australians” is a fine cry, and has been in circulation a good many years now, and … [Read more...] about “Snell”: “Australia for the Australians!” [The Bulletin, 19 October 1905]
In Memoriam: Victor John Daley [poem by W. T. Goodge, 31 December 1905]
[Editor: This poem about Victor Daley, by W. T. Goodge, was published in The Sunday Times (Sydney, NSW), 31 December 1905.] In Memoriam. Victor John Daley (For the “Sunday Times.”) May not a poetaster sing A requiem for a poet-king? May not a singer of jingling … [Read more...] about In Memoriam: Victor John Daley [poem by W. T. Goodge, 31 December 1905]
Dame Fortune [poem, 28 January 1905]
[Editor: A poem published in The Australasian (Melbourne), 28 January 1905.] Dame Fortune. Good Mistress Fortune step this way, And mend with kindly stitch These pockets where thy coin oft lay, Thou variable witch. On many thresholds thou dost wait, Thy monogram to … [Read more...] about Dame Fortune [poem, 28 January 1905]
Requiescat [poem, 28 October 1905]
[Editor: A poem published in The Record, 28 October 1905.] Requiescat. She was sweeter by far than the flowers of May, And we loved her as passionate lovers, Who live in the light of the beautiful day That love in its blindness discovers. Her music was strange to this … [Read more...] about Requiescat [poem, 28 October 1905]
G. W. Evans: A retrospect [by Ernest Favenc, 3 June 1905]
[Editor: An article, by Ernest Favenc, about the explorer George William Evans. Published in The Sydney Morning Herald, 3 June 1905.] G. W. Evans. A retrospect. By Ernest Favenc. It is not uncommon to find, in the making of history, that the men who bore an active … [Read more...] about G. W. Evans: A retrospect [by Ernest Favenc, 3 June 1905]
To Australians [poem by Arthur Bayldon, 1905]
[Editor: A poem by Arthur Bayldon.] To Australians The nations take their places Upon the board of Fate, With stern, determined faces And spirits hot with hate. The battle-drums are rattling, War’s shining blades are bared ; My countrymen ! cease prattling — Get … [Read more...] about To Australians [poem by Arthur Bayldon, 1905]
The Jingoes Have Their Lesson: Kruger Returns [poem by Grant Hervey, 16 July 1905]
[Editor: A poem by Grant Hervey.] The Jingoes Have Their Lesson. Kruger Returns. (Oom Paul Kruger’s body was landed at Capetown recently for burial. A crowd of ten thousand followed the cortege of the exiled President. On the coffin of the dead patriot was one wreath … [Read more...] about The Jingoes Have Their Lesson: Kruger Returns [poem by Grant Hervey, 16 July 1905]
Karma [poem by Marie E. J. Pitt, 7 October 1905]
[Editor: A poem by Marie E. J. Pitt. Published in The Clipper, 7 October 1905.] Karma Up! comrades, up! the night has flown, The dawn breaks dim and grey! The bugle call of strife has blown! Arm! arm you for the fray! O’er hills which man’s injustice smote, The … [Read more...] about Karma [poem by Marie E. J. Pitt, 7 October 1905]
The Hot Place [poem, 30 August 1905]
[Editor: A poem comparing the hot spells of Australia and London; originally published in England.] The Hot Place. The Darling River runs between Long plains aglow with heat, The climate of that Western land Is very hard to beat ; Out there the callow emu birds Have … [Read more...] about The Hot Place [poem, 30 August 1905]
Australian art [9 November 1905]
[Editor: An article about Australian art. Published in The Advertiser (Adelaide), 9 November 1905.] Australian art. Everywhere throughout Australia there are gratifying evidences of intellectual and artistic culture which exceed anything that might be reasonably expected, … [Read more...] about Australian art [9 November 1905]
Billy Barlow in Australia [song, 1905]
[Editor: This song was published in The Old Bush Songs (1905), edited by Banjo Paterson. It was previously published (with variations; including an extra stanza) in The Maitland Mercury & Hunter River General Advertiser, 2 September 1843.] Billy Barlow in Australia When I … [Read more...] about Billy Barlow in Australia [song, 1905]
Bourke’s Dream [song, 1905]
[Editor: This song was published in The Old Bush Songs (1905), edited by Banjo Paterson.] Bourke’s Dream Lonely and sadly one night in November I laid down my weary head in search of repose On my wallet of straw, which I long shall remember; Tired and weary I fell into … [Read more...] about Bourke’s Dream [song, 1905]
My Religion [song, 1905]
[Editor: This song was published in The Old Bush Songs (1905), edited by Banjo Paterson.] My Religion Let Romanists all at Confessional kneel, Let the Jew with disgust turn from it, Let the mighty Crown Prelate in Church pander zeal, Let the Mussulman worship … [Read more...] about My Religion [song, 1905]
The Wallaby Brigade [song, 1905]
[Editor: This song was published in The Old Bush Songs (1905), edited by Banjo Paterson. It was previously published in The Queenslander, 29 September 1894.] The Wallaby Brigade You often have been told of regiments brave and bold, But we are the bravest in the … [Read more...] about The Wallaby Brigade [song, 1905]
The Freehold on the Plain [song, 1905]
[Editor: This song was published in The Old Bush Songs (1905), edited by Banjo Paterson. It was previously published in The Queenslander, 21 July 1894.] The Freehold on the Plain (Air: “The Little Old Log Cabin in the Lane”) I’m a broken-down old squatter, my cash it … [Read more...] about The Freehold on the Plain [song, 1905]
A Thousand Miles Away [song, 1905]
[Editor: This song was published in The Old Bush Songs (1905), edited by Banjo Paterson. It was previously published in The Queenslander, 13 October 1894.] A Thousand Miles Away (Air: “Ten Thousand Miles Away”) Hurrah for the Roma railway! Hurrah for Cobb and … [Read more...] about A Thousand Miles Away [song, 1905]
The Overlander [song, 1905]
[Editor: This song was published in The Old Bush Songs (1905), edited by Banjo Paterson. It was previously published (with minor variations) in The Queenslander, 28 July 1894.] The Overlander There’s a trade you all know well — It’s bringing cattle over — I’ll tell you … [Read more...] about The Overlander [song, 1905]
The Shepherd [song, 1905]
[Editor: This song was published in The Old Bush Songs (1905), edited by Banjo Paterson. It was previously published in The Queenslander, 29 September 1894.] The Shepherd (Air: “She Wore a Wreath of Roses”) He wore an old blue shirt the night that first we met, An … [Read more...] about The Shepherd [song, 1905]
The Australian Stockman [song, 1905]
[Editor: This song was published in The Old Bush Songs (1905), edited by Banjo Paterson. It was previously published (with minor variations), under the title of “The Stockman’s Song”, in The Empire, 3 June 1863.] The Australian Stockman The sun peers o’er yon wooded ridge … [Read more...] about The Australian Stockman [song, 1905]
Mustering song [song, 1905]
[Editor: This song was published in The Old Bush Songs (1905), edited by Banjo Paterson. It was previously published in The Queenslander, 19 December 1891.] Mustering song (Air: “So Early in the Morning”) The boss last night in the hut did say — “We start to muster … [Read more...] about Mustering song [song, 1905]
The Stockman’s Last Bed [song, 1905]
[Editor: This song was published in The Old Bush Songs (1905), edited by Banjo Paterson. It was previously published in The Queenslander, 7 July 1894.] The Stockman’s Last Bed Be ye stockmen or no, to my story give ear. Alas! for poor Jack, no more shall we hear The … [Read more...] about The Stockman’s Last Bed [song, 1905]
The Squatter of the Olden Time [song, 1905]
[Editor: This song was published in The Old Bush Songs (1905), edited by Banjo Paterson. It was previously published in The Queenslander, 13 March 1875.] The Squatter of the Olden Time (Air: “A fine old English gentleman.”) I’ll sing to you a fine new song, made by … [Read more...] about The Squatter of the Olden Time [song, 1905]
Wallabi Joe [song, 1905]
[Editor: This song was published in The Old Bush Songs (1905), edited by Banjo Paterson. It was previously published in The Queenslander, 20 October 1894.] Wallabi Joe (Air: “The Mistletoe Bough”) The saddle was hung on the stockyard rail, And the poor old horse … [Read more...] about Wallabi Joe [song, 1905]
Song of the Squatter [song, 1905]
[Editor: This song was published in The Old Bush Songs (1905), edited by Banjo Paterson. It was previously published in The Queenslander, 27 October 1894.] Song of the Squatter [The subjoined is one of the “Songs of the Squatters,” written by the Hon. Robert Lowe … [Read more...] about Song of the Squatter [song, 1905]