[Editor: This poem by William Blocksidge (also known as William Baylebridge) was published in Songs o’ the South (1908).] Song of the Storm King A thousand miles of raging main I spurn beneath my hasting tread; I plough with scorn the foaming plain, And fill the … [Read more...] about Song of the Storm King [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
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A Fool to His Folly [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
[Editor: This poem by William Blocksidge (also known as William Baylebridge) was published in Songs o’ the South (1908).] A Fool to His Folly Metté, coy and careless made By admiring glances, paid In too plentiful a fashion, Pretty Folly, have compassion! Have … [Read more...] about A Fool to His Folly [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
Spanish Battle Song [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
[Editor: This poem by William Blocksidge (also known as William Baylebridge) was published in Songs o’ the South (1908).] Spanish Battle Song Now comes, now comes the haughty foe — Their clashing arms resound; But we will lay their pride full low, And strow their limbs … [Read more...] about Spanish Battle Song [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
In the Woods [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
[Editor: This poem by William Blocksidge (also known as William Baylebridge) was published in Songs o’ the South (1908).] In The Woods When Night descends with her sable robe, And wraps the earth in shade, And the stars, o’ershone by the silver globe, In the heavens … [Read more...] about In the Woods [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
To a Child [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
[Editor: This poem by William Blocksidge (also known as William Baylebridge) was published in Songs o’ the South (1908).] To a Child Dear little maid, whose dainty mien Doth shame the lilies fair, I’ll thread thee a song of flowerets seen Blowing most rich and … [Read more...] about To a Child [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
An Outcast [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
[Editor: This poem by William Blocksidge (also known as William Baylebridge) was published in Songs o’ the South (1908).] An Outcast She steals along, ah! deadly pale; And her eyes are dimmed and sad; And the babe at her breast —so fondly pressed To the milk that makes … [Read more...] about An Outcast [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
The New Pan [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
[Editor: This poem by William Blocksidge (also known as William Baylebridge) was published in Songs o’ the South (1908).] The New Pan Pan shall now returnèd be Past his former majesty — Healthy, holy, honest Pan, Broad’ning out the life of man! This with drugs has so … [Read more...] about The New Pan [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
Forester’s Song [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
[Editor: This poem by William Blocksidge (also known as William Baylebridge) was published in Songs o’ the South (1908).] Forester’s Song O, I am a King, and a mighty King! And I hold my court where the bell-birds sing — Where the bright steel gleams as my axe I … [Read more...] about Forester’s Song [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
Temptation [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
[Editor: This poem by William Blocksidge (also known as William Baylebridge) was published in Songs o’ the South (1908).] Temptation God! how sweet and wondrous fair — And standing there! God! how young and tender seeming — Or am I dreaming? For, alas, those glances … [Read more...] about Temptation [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
Woodland Song [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
[Editor: This poem by William Blocksidge (also known as William Baylebridge) was published in Songs o’ the South (1908).] Woodland Song Hear how the woodland rings When the gay warbler sings! Hark to the swelling note Bursting its tiny throat! Live, come live in the … [Read more...] about Woodland Song [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
“Power is Mine!” [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
[Editor: This poem by William Blocksidge (also known as William Baylebridge) was published in Songs o’ the South (1908).] “Power is Mine!” Women are weak, and men are mad. Beware! Beware! Love has pleasure when Lust is sad. Take care! No peace is where Lust has his … [Read more...] about “Power is Mine!” [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
Alpha and Omega [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
[Editor: This poem by William Blocksidge (also known as William Baylebridge) was published in Songs o’ the South (1908). This composition was the first in the section “Songs”.] SONGS Alpha and Omega Across the fields of corn, Across the fields of barley, The farmer’s … [Read more...] about Alpha and Omega [poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
Dedication [for Songs o’ the South; poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
[Editor: This poem by William Blocksidge (also known as William Baylebridge) was published in Songs o’ the South (1908).] Dedication In ages gone the reaper gave his grain, The first-fruits of the harvest, full or mean, In gratitude for gifts that his had been, An … [Read more...] about Dedication [for Songs o’ the South; poem by William Blocksidge (William Baylebridge)]
Songs o’ the South [by William Blocksidge, 1908]
[Editor: This book by William Blocksidge (also known as William Baylebridge) was published in 1908.] Songs o’ the South By William Blocksidge Contents Dedication SONGS — Alpha and Omega “Power is Mine!” Woodland Song Temptation Forester’s Song The New … [Read more...] about Songs o’ the South [by William Blocksidge, 1908]
The race and the alien [by Mary Gilmore, 16 April 1908]
[Editor: This article by Mary Gilmore was published in “A Woman’s Column” (“Conducted by Mary Gilmore”), in The Worker (Wagga Wagga, NSW), 16 April 1908.] The race and the alien. Last week I sent in a quoted article from the “Australasian” on this subject. I made no … [Read more...] about The race and the alien [by Mary Gilmore, 16 April 1908]
The revenges of time and a question of color [by Mary Gilmore, 9 April 1908]
[Editor: This article by Mary Gilmore was published in “A Woman’s Column” (“Conducted by Mary Gilmore”), in The Worker (Wagga Wagga, NSW), 9 April 1908.] The revenges of time and a question of color. The revenges of time and the justification of the maligned, indeed! When … [Read more...] about The revenges of time and a question of color [by Mary Gilmore, 9 April 1908]
A foreword [by Mary Gilmore, 2 January 1908]
[Editor: This article by Mary Gilmore was published in “A Women’s Column” (“Conducted by Mary Gilmore”), in The Worker (Wagga Wagga, NSW), 2 January 1908.] A foreword. There is an idea with some (men and women alike) that The Worker is peculiarly a man’s paper, and that … [Read more...] about A foreword [by Mary Gilmore, 2 January 1908]
Australia for Australians: Why “white” Australia is not white [22 March 1908]
[Editor: This article was published in The Sun (Kalgoorlie, WA), 22 March 1908.] Australia for Australians Why “white” Australia is not white. Some reasons and an indictment. By “Albino.” Is the average native born Australian as white as he imagines himself to … [Read more...] about Australia for Australians: Why “white” Australia is not white [22 March 1908]
The Kookaburra Championship [poem by W. T. Goodge, 13 December 1908]
[Editor: This poem by W. T. Goodge was published in The Sunday Times (Sydney, NSW), 13 December 1908.] The Kookaburra Championship By W. T. Goodge — for the “Sunday Times” Out beyond the Bogan River on an unfrequented track, In that vast expanse of country which the … [Read more...] about The Kookaburra Championship [poem by W. T. Goodge, 13 December 1908]
Discoverer of the Lachlan [29 May 1908]
[Editor: An article about the explorer George William Evans. Published in The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express, 29 May 1908.] Discoverer of the Lachlan. It is gratifying to hear that the Works Department is bestirring itself over erecting a memorial to that … [Read more...] about Discoverer of the Lachlan [29 May 1908]
“We’ve Got a Big Brother in America” [song by “Dryblower” Murphy, (written 1908) published circa 1924]
[Editor: A song by “Dryblower” Murphy about the visit of the American fleet to Australia in 1908. From the sheet music published circa 1924.] “We’ve Got a Big Brother in America” Written and Composed by “Dryblower” Murphy. Ship O’ war from Yankee land, anchor’d in the … [Read more...] about “We’ve Got a Big Brother in America” [song by “Dryblower” Murphy, (written 1908) published circa 1924]
Wattle Blossoms [poem, 30 October 1908]
“Wattle Blossoms.” [By C.G.L.] Two little folk — like the babes in the wood, Are wandering hand in hand ; Music of Spring makes the deep forests ring, So all things may understand That there’s a “Something now seeming to say “Let everything sing that may, Out of the … [Read more...] about Wattle Blossoms [poem, 30 October 1908]
The Straight Tip [poem advertisements, 30 October 1908]
[Editor: Two poetical advertisements from the The Alexandra and Yea Standard, 1908.] The Straight Tip. If you want to dream the winner Of the Caulfield or the Cup, Be reckless with your dinner, Also careless how you sup. But for indigestion chronic, With its train of … [Read more...] about The Straight Tip [poem advertisements, 30 October 1908]
Core of My Heart [“My Country”, poem by Dorothea Mackellar, 24 October 1908]
[Editor: This famous poem by Dorothea Mackellar was first published in The Spectator (London, UK) on 5 September 1908; it was originally entitled “Core of My Heart”, although it was later re-titled as “My Country”. The poem was published in some newspapers in 1908-1909 as “Core … [Read more...] about Core of My Heart [“My Country”, poem by Dorothea Mackellar, 24 October 1908]
Australian consciousness [26 August 1908]
[Editor: This article contends that the Australian consciousness was increased with the visit of the American fleet to Australian shores (a naval visit that was a mammoth task in those days) and that Australia needed to join in common interest with the USA to prevent “the … [Read more...] about Australian consciousness [26 August 1908]