[Editor: This copy of the newspaper column, “Sparks from the Anvil”, was published in the Clarence & Richmond Examiner (Grafton, NSW), 11 January 1910. It deals with defence issues (putting an emphasis on naval defence), and the visit to Australia of Lord Kitchener (the British … [Read more...] about Sparks from the Anvil [defence issues, 11 January 1910]
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Foundation Day [26 January 1910]
[Editor: This article about Foundation Day (Australia Day) was published in The Barrier Miner (Broken Hill, NSW), 26 January 1910.] Foundation Day. To-day is the anniversary of the day on which the first settlement of Australia was officially founded. On the 24th of … [Read more...] about Foundation Day [26 January 1910]
White Australia [23 July 1910]
[Editor: An article about a sermon by the Rev. G. E. Wheatley on White Australia. Published in The Daily News (Perth, WA), 23 July 1910.] White Australia. At the Leederville-West Perth Congregational Church last Sunday evening, the Rev. G. E. Wheatley delivered the second … [Read more...] about White Australia [23 July 1910]
The Old Kit Bag [poem by E. J. Brady]
[Editor: This poem by E. J. Brady was published in Bush-land Ballads (1910).] The Old Kit Bag Its musty old leather smells sweeter to me Than attar of roses, or afternoon tea; Its mottled skin, showing the wear o’ the weather, Brings back the long trails that we … [Read more...] about The Old Kit Bag [poem by E. J. Brady]
Australia First [poem by E. J. Brady]
[Editor: This poem by E. J. Brady was published in Bush-land Ballads (1910).] Australia First She holds no urnéd dust in fee. She claims no classic age; Her Past is volumed not in stone, nor scribed on parchment page; No feudal fortress fronts her peace; nor, through … [Read more...] about Australia First [poem by E. J. Brady]
Brown Eyes [poem by E. J. Brady]
[Editor: This poem by E. J. Brady was published in Bush-land Ballads (1910).] Brown Eyes This is the ballad of Brown Eyes, sung by a Man of Sin, Saved from the Slough of Despond his soul hath wallowed in. * * * She dwelled with her great-limbed clansmen; I was a … [Read more...] about Brown Eyes [poem by E. J. Brady]
Land of Mine [poem by E. J. Brady]
[Editor: This poem by E. J. Brady was published in Bush-land Ballads (1910).] Land of Mine The Deutscher sings his Rhineland; The Frenchman boasts a vine land; But South there lies a fine land, A Roses-Love-and-Wineland — Australia, land o’ mine. * * * Now have … [Read more...] about Land of Mine [poem by E. J. Brady]
The Lake [poem by E. J. Brady]
[Editor: This poem by E. J. Brady was published in Bush-land Ballads (1910).] The Lake Its call is Peace — deep sylvan rest, Unbroken, save by chords The Mozart touch of Nature, best In low, harmonic words Of Music, draws from bough and breast Of tuneful trees and … [Read more...] about The Lake [poem by E. J. Brady]
The Garden of Youth [poem by E. J. Brady]
[Editor: This poem by E. J. Brady was published in Bush-land Ballads (1910).] The Garden of Youth Shall Youth endure? . . . Before mine eyes In pale, lost Beauty all Its vanished splendours far uprise; And, as the long years fall, A Voice unto my quest replies As … [Read more...] about The Garden of Youth [poem by E. J. Brady]
Bush-land Ballads [by E. J. Brady]
[Editor: This book of poetry by E. J. Brady was published in 1910.] Bush-land Ballads By E. J. Brady Contents The Garden of Youth The Lake Land of Mine Brown Eyes Australia First The Old Kit Bag Author’s note The Author acknowledges with … [Read more...] about Bush-land Ballads [by E. J. Brady]
“Black Thursday” [article about the 1851 bushfires, 8 February 1910]
[Editor: This article was published in The Star (Sydney), 8 February 1910.] “Black Thursday.” It was 59 years ago last Sunday since Victoria was overtaken by the calamity of those appalling bush fires that gave to the day on which they occurred the designation of “Black … [Read more...] about “Black Thursday” [article about the 1851 bushfires, 8 February 1910]
Nomad Chant [poem by Louis Esson]
[Editor: This poem by Louis Esson was published in Bells and Bees: Verses (1910).] Nomad Chant To E. J. Brady The Spring wind, brother, With marching music blows. Calling to one another, Children of the Mother, We go where the wind goes. New thoughts prick … [Read more...] about Nomad Chant [poem by Louis Esson]
Brogan’s Lane [poem by Louis Esson]
[Editor: This poem by Louis Esson was published in Bells and Bees: Verses (1910).] Brogan’s Lane There’s a crack in the city — down that sharp street In couples, and armed, tramp rossers on beat. Like a joss, silhouetted across the pane A Chinese face watches down … [Read more...] about Brogan’s Lane [poem by Louis Esson]
The Fisher [poem by Louis Esson]
[Editor: This poem by Louis Esson was published in Bells and Bees: Verses (1910).] The Fisher Vatea went fishing (he dwelt afar In the land of Aviki where marvels are.) He baited his hook with the evening star. The star quivered under the waves, and wrought Magical … [Read more...] about The Fisher [poem by Louis Esson]
Magpies [poem by Louis Esson]
[Editor: This poem by Louis Esson was published in Bells and Bees: Verses (1910).] Magpies I hear the cry of the magpies joyously gushing Over the morning, The carolling slogan of magpies, like a rill rushing, And sorrow scorning. Magpies, fill up my heart with the … [Read more...] about Magpies [poem by Louis Esson]
A Spring Morning [poem by Louis Esson]
[Editor: This poem by Louis Esson was published in Bells and Bees: Verses (1910).] A Spring Morning The sky is blue and sunny, Busy the wild bee thrums, Now manna-dew and honey Spill o’er from old red gums. The bush gleams fresh and dewy To lure her stragglers … [Read more...] about A Spring Morning [poem by Louis Esson]
The Travail of Nature [poem by Louis Esson]
[Editor: This poem by Louis Esson was published in Bells and Bees: Verses (1910).] The Travail of Nature The thunder storm’s drums and trumpets, the champing of surging seas, The rustle of reeds at twilight, the sobbing plaint of the rain, Wild winds that shriek in the … [Read more...] about The Travail of Nature [poem by Louis Esson]
Evening Hymn to Krishna [poem by Louis Esson]
[Editor: This poem by Louis Esson was published in Bells and Bees: Verses (1910).] Evening Hymn to Krishna Call on the Lord! Cows leave the byre And milk pails foam. The sunset’s fire Kindles the gopis’ wild desire To feel they kiss, and thrum Cymbals, and clash their … [Read more...] about Evening Hymn to Krishna [poem by Louis Esson]
An Assyrian Cast [poem by Louis Esson]
[Editor: This poem by Louis Esson was published in Bells and Bees: Verses (1910).] An Assyrian Cast A vase, a verse, a plaster cast Preserves an empire of the past. The palace falls; a graven stone Rebuilds the walls of Babylon. A wingèd bull-god’s … [Read more...] about An Assyrian Cast [poem by Louis Esson]
Silenus to a Young Satyr [poem by Louis Esson]
[Editor: This poem by Louis Esson was published in Bells and Bees: Verses (1910).] Silenus to a Young Satyr (Suggested by a Picture of Botticelli) First, you will tread ripe grapes which bursting gleam And bubble, oozing in pale purple stream. Huge flagons you will … [Read more...] about Silenus to a Young Satyr [poem by Louis Esson]
The Kookaburra [poem by Louis Esson]
[Editor: This poem by Louis Esson was published in Bells and Bees: Verses (1910).] The Kookaburra When Time first opened her dim eyelids Before the Age of Joy, Before the Sphinx or the Pyramids, Before the Siege of Troy, And before the Alcheringa sighed, In … [Read more...] about The Kookaburra [poem by Louis Esson]
Cradle Song [poem by Louis Esson]
[Editor: This poem by Louis Esson was published in Bells and Bees: Verses (1910).] Cradle Song Baby, O baby, fain you are for bed, Magpie to mopoke busy as the bee; The little red calf’s in the snug cow-shed, An’ the little brown bird’s in the tree. Daddy’s gone … [Read more...] about Cradle Song [poem by Louis Esson]
Whalin’ Up the Lachlan [poem by Louis Esson]
[Editor: This poem by Louis Esson was published in Bells and Bees: Verses (1910).] Whalin’ Up the Lachlan A Landowner’s Song I’ve eaten bitter bread In sweat wrung from my brow; And earth-bent, hunger-gripped Scarred hands on axe and plough. Now, when the sun is … [Read more...] about Whalin’ Up the Lachlan [poem by Louis Esson]
A Camel Driver [poem by Louis Esson]
[Editor: This poem by Louis Esson was published in Bells and Bees: Verses (1910).] A Camel Driver Where the Never Never Sands of Fate unroll Phantom lake and river, Mirage of the soul, There a camel driver gropes in vain endeavour. Mecca-ward he sets Swart face, … [Read more...] about A Camel Driver [poem by Louis Esson]
Wild Bees [poem by Louis Esson]
[Editor: This poem by Louis Esson was published in Bells and Bees: Verses (1910).] Wild Bees At peep o’ dawn, when the world is still, Hear the magpies calling! We leave our hut upon the hill, Hear the magpies calling! The soil’s unbroken by the plough From gully … [Read more...] about Wild Bees [poem by Louis Esson]