[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] The Hill of Death. No downward path to death we go, Through no dark shades or valleys low, But up and on, o’er rises bright, Toward the dawn of endless light. For not … [Read more...] about The Hill of Death [poem by Louisa Lawson]
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The Reformers [poem by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] The Reformers. We lead the way, we lead the way, We rise alert to meet each day, We start the fight, we head the fray, We lead the way, we lead the way. We turn the … [Read more...] about The Reformers [poem by Louisa Lawson]
Twilight [poem by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] Twilight. Though labour may claim and cover The best of our waking hours, Whatever we owe another We feel that the dusk is ours. ’Tis then that the hard views … [Read more...] about Twilight [poem by Louisa Lawson]
A Friend in Need [poem by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] A Friend in Need. Friends will quickly leave you, Slight you and deceive you, Or will not believe you If you have a wrong. Those who hurt will hate you, Enemies will … [Read more...] about A Friend in Need [poem by Louisa Lawson]
The Hour is Come [poem by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] The Hour is Come. How did she fight? She fought well. How did she light? Ah, she fell. Why did she fall? God, who knows all, Only can tell. Those she was fighting for … [Read more...] about The Hour is Come [poem by Louisa Lawson]
Back Again [poem by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] Back Again. Oh, my boy, come in, do, You are back at last; Years since last we saw you — How the time has passed! Have a bath and shave first? No? A cup of … [Read more...] about Back Again [poem by Louisa Lawson]
Coming Home [poem by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] Coming Home. Going round the back street, Through the twilight lane, While the folk at church meet — Coming home again. Faded hat and creasy, Long since it was … [Read more...] about Coming Home [poem by Louisa Lawson]
The Lonely Crossing [poem by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] The Lonely Crossing. A man on foot came down to the river, A silent man, on the road alone, And dropped his swag with a chill-born shiver, And sat to rest on a wind-worn … [Read more...] about The Lonely Crossing [poem by Louisa Lawson]
Preface [by Louisa Lawson]
[Editor: This preface by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] Preface. “In putting my house in order” I decided to arrange and publish this unpretentious little collection of verses, some of which were composed before leaving … [Read more...] about Preface [by Louisa Lawson]
“The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems [by Louisa Lawson, 1905]
[Editor: This book of poetry, by Louisa Lawson, was published in 1905.] “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems by Louisa Lawson Contents [Preface] The Lonely Crossing Coming Home Back Again The Hour is Come A Friend in … [Read more...] about “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems [by Louisa Lawson, 1905]
The Men of the Fifties [poem by John Neilson (senior), 1 December 1938]
[Editor: This poem by John Neilson (1844-1922), regarding the Eureka Rebellion, was published in The Labor Call (Melbourne, Vic.), 1 December 1938.] The Men of the Fifties A book of verse by the late John Neilson, father of poet John Shaw Neilson, is in the course of … [Read more...] about The Men of the Fifties [poem by John Neilson (senior), 1 December 1938]
Ernest Giles [poem by J. (John) Neilson (senior), 18 January 1905]
[Editor: This poem, about the explorer Ernest Giles (1835-1897), written by John Neilson (1844-1922), was published in The Coolgardie Miner (Coolgardie, WA), 18 January 1905. Another version of this poem, with some significant differences, was published in 1910.] Ernest … [Read more...] about Ernest Giles [poem by J. (John) Neilson (senior), 18 January 1905]
Emu Paddock, Melbourne Zoo [postcard, 13 December 1905]
[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photo of several emus in an enclosure at Melbourne Zoo, is dated 13 December 1905.] [Front of postcard] Emu Paddock, Melbourne Zoo. [Description: A photo of several emus in an enclosure at Melbourne … [Read more...] about Emu Paddock, Melbourne Zoo [postcard, 13 December 1905]
Snow Scene, Ballarat Gardens: 1905 [postcard, 11 June 1908]
[Editor: This postcard incorporates a photo of a man standing in the snow in the Ballarat Gardens in 1905. The postcard is postmarked Ballarat, 11 June 1908.] Snow Scene, Ballarat Gardens: 1905 [Front of postcard] Snow Scene, Ballarat Gardens. … [Read more...] about Snow Scene, Ballarat Gardens: 1905 [postcard, 11 June 1908]
“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]