[Editor: This obituary was published in Truth (Sydney, NSW), 2 July 1911.] A pioneer shipbuilder. Mr. Henry Beattie, sen., who died at his home, ‘Balmoral,’ Beattie-street, Balmain, on the 24th ult., was an historic personage in the waterside suburb. He came from Burnt … [Read more...] about A pioneer shipbuilder [obituary for Henry Beattie, senior, 2 July 1911]
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Central Railway Station Melbourne [postcard, 10 July 1911]
[Editor: This postcard incorporates a photo of Flinders Street Station (Melbourne, Victoria). The postcard is dated 10 July 1911. The handwritten text on the card is in French.] Central Railway Station Melbourne. [Front of postcard] Central Railway Station … [Read more...] about Central Railway Station Melbourne [postcard, 10 July 1911]
An Australian Bush Study [postcard, 6 March 1911]
[Editor: This postcard incorporates a photo of an Australian bush scene. The postcard is postmarked Melbourne, 6 March 1911.] An Australian bush study [Front of postcard] An Australian bush study [Photo of an Australian bush scene.] [Reverse of … [Read more...] about An Australian Bush Study [postcard, 6 March 1911]
Mr Fisher at Ayr: Great enthusiasm: Through Burns’ country [20 May 1911]
[Editor: This article was published in The North-Western Advocate and the Emu Bay Times (Devonport, Tas.), 20 May 1911.] Mr Fisher at Ayr. Great enthusiasm. Through Burns’ country. London, Thursday. — Great enthusiasm marked the home-coming of Australia’s Prime … [Read more...] about Mr Fisher at Ayr: Great enthusiasm: Through Burns’ country [20 May 1911]
Respite? [The Bulletin, 20 July 1911]
[Editor: This article, about the British-Japanese military defence alliance, was published in the “Plain English” column in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 20 July 1911.] Respite? The renewal of the alliance between Britain and Japan may mean that Australia has 10 whole years … [Read more...] about Respite? [The Bulletin, 20 July 1911]
“Foreigners in their own country” [The Bulletin, 20 July 1911]
[Editor: This article was published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 20 July 1911.] “Foreigners in their own country.” Over three hundred years ago William Camden wrote in the preface to one of his books:— If any there be which are desirous to be strangers on their own … [Read more...] about “Foreigners in their own country” [The Bulletin, 20 July 1911]
Bull, the Ruler [poem by Grant Hervey, 20 July 1911]
[Editor: This poem by Grant Hervey was published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 20 July 1911.] Bull, the Ruler. [For The Bulletin.] I forgot this was England, where are only two things — beer and Bible. — Fortnightly Review, April 6, p. 614. His hand upon the … [Read more...] about Bull, the Ruler [poem by Grant Hervey, 20 July 1911]
Australian Universities and the importing mania [The Bulletin, 20 July 1911]
[Editor: This article was published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 20 July 1911. The article attacks the practice of Australian institutions filling important positions with people from overseas, instead of appointing Australians.] Australian Universities and the importing … [Read more...] about Australian Universities and the importing mania [The Bulletin, 20 July 1911]
Methodist Church, Numurkah: Anniversary services [report on a church sermon, 12 May 1911]
[Editor: This article, a report on a church sermon, was published in The Numurkah Leader (Numurkah, Vic.), 12 May 1911.] Methodist Church, Numurkah. Anniversary services. On Sunday last the three services at the Methodist Church were well attended, the occasion being … [Read more...] about Methodist Church, Numurkah: Anniversary services [report on a church sermon, 12 May 1911]
A Queensland Explorer: Speared to death by blacks [short story, 11 March 1911]
[Editor: A short story published in The World’s News (Sydney, NSW), 11 March 1911.] A Queensland Explorer. Speared to death by blacks. (By E.J.W.) As he stood breasting the bar of the “Traveller’s Rest,” away on the verge of the “Never Never” country in Western … [Read more...] about A Queensland Explorer: Speared to death by blacks [short story, 11 March 1911]
The Western Road [poem by E. J. Brady]
[Editor: This poem by E. J. Brady was published in Bells and Hobbles (1911).] The Western Road. My camp was by the Western Road — so new and yet so old — The track the bearded diggers trod in roaring days of old; The road Macquarie and his wife, a hundred years … [Read more...] about The Western Road [poem by E. J. Brady]
Comrades [poem by E. J. Brady]
[Editor: This poem by E. J. Brady was published in Bells and Hobbles (1911).] Comrades. Comrade mine, beyond the Shadow, Lies our Land of Eldorado, Lies our Aidenn fair and free; All the wide Australia’s glory, All her nature-song and story, Shall belong to you and … [Read more...] about Comrades [poem by E. J. Brady]
The Doers [poem by E. J. Brady]
[Editor: This poem by E. J. Brady was published in Bells and Hobbles (1911).] The Doers. They gathered on the strand, with a hatchet in the hand — And the same was made of stone — They pointed mammoth spears at the Puzzle of the Years In the primal dusk alone. They … [Read more...] about The Doers [poem by E. J. Brady]
On Sand [poem by E. J. Brady]
[Editor: This poem by E. J. Brady was published in Bells and Hobbles (1911).] On Sand. An ebb-tide, falling, bared the white, Hard beach; where, in the sun, I walked betimes, in mood to write Of all my knowledge won, From life and death, one song which might At least … [Read more...] about On Sand [poem by E. J. Brady]
The Bushland Call [poem by E. J. Brady]
[Editor: This poem by E. J. Brady was published in Bells and Hobbles (1911).] The Bushland Call. To-night, dear heart, I hear the Call, The Call that never leaves me. The old Bush lullabies and all The song that glads, yet grieves me. In bitter joy, in pleasant … [Read more...] about The Bushland Call [poem by E. J. Brady]
Maid of Gerringong [poem by E. J. Brady]
[Editor: This poem by E. J. Brady was published in Bells and Hobbles (1911).] Maid of Gerringong. She was riper than a cherry on the far New England slopes; She was brighter than the vision of a poet’s virgin hopes, And the days were all a picture, and the nights were … [Read more...] about Maid of Gerringong [poem by E. J. Brady]
The Beach [poem by E. J. Brady]
[Editor: This poem by E. J. Brady was published in Bells and Hobbles (1911).] The Beach. Like Cleopatra’s neck incurved, Or Phryne’s arms of snow, From Bastion Rock to Gabo swerved And bended as a bow; It offers to the Austral sun It’s miles of silvern sand, In … [Read more...] about The Beach [poem by E. J. Brady]
South of Gabo [poem by E. J. Brady]
[Editor: This poem by E. J. Brady was published in Bells and Hobbles (1911).] South of Gabo. The young gales hatch below the Snares; As fledglings wild, uncouth, A fierce Antarctic dam prepares Their flight of fear and ruth. From icy nests on crags forlorn, And … [Read more...] about South of Gabo [poem by E. J. Brady]
Yamba [poem by E. J. Brady]
[Editor: This poem by E. J. Brady was published in Bells and Hobbles (1911).] Yamba. High Northern suns their brazen shields, Like warriors, hang above the fields Where Sultan Summer frankly yields His plenteous boon; Like nautch girls dance the naked days Down … [Read more...] about Yamba [poem by E. J. Brady]
White Rose [poem by E. J. Brady]
[Editor: This poem by E. J. Brady was published in Bells and Hobbles (1911).] White Rose. Once in a garden wondrous fair — Do you remember yet? — We drank the sweet, seductive air Of musk and mignonette. For you and me the flowers and The leaves their glories … [Read more...] about White Rose [poem by E. J. Brady]
The Quest of No Avail [poem by E. J. Brady]
[Editor: This poem by E. J. Brady was published in Bells and Hobbles (1911).] The Quest of No Avail. It was starlight on Euphrates, o’er a thousand years ago, And a Dreamer by the River watched its silken, silver flow. “Give,” he cried, “my Idol to me, from thy … [Read more...] about The Quest of No Avail [poem by E. J. Brady]
Keira [poem by E. J. Brady]
[Editor: This poem by E. J. Brady was published in Bells and Hobbles (1911).] Keira. When Youth, a callow Knight untried, With golden spurs to win, Rode bright in armor at his side, And, all his Soul within, Love sang him on a harp apart A song of young desire — He, … [Read more...] about Keira [poem by E. J. Brady]
The Dead Tree [poem by E. J. Brady]
[Editor: This poem by E. J. Brady was published in Bells and Hobbles (1911).] The Dead Tree. It knew a life of leaf and bough That sapless stands, laid naked now To Time’s cold scorning. Once, in its deep, ambrosial shade, The Wind, a wizard Harper, played By night … [Read more...] about The Dead Tree [poem by E. J. Brady]
Daughter of the North [poem by E. J. Brady]
[Editor: This poem by E. J. Brady was published in Bells and Hobbles (1911).] Daughter of the North. ’Tis pleasant where the Harbor meets These Southern waters blue; There’s joy of life in Melbourne streets, From Carlton unto Kew. Fair Adelaide, beneath her … [Read more...] about Daughter of the North [poem by E. J. Brady]
Dreamers too [poem by E. J. Brady]
[Editor: This poem by E. J. Brady was published in Bells and Hobbles (1911).] Dreamers too. We have lived long years for a white-robed dream — The dream of Australia fair, With the vine and corn by her hill and stream, And the sunshine in her hair; And the plain and … [Read more...] about Dreamers too [poem by E. J. Brady]