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year1913

The Tory [poem by C.J. Dennis]

14 February 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by C.J. Dennis was published in Backblock Ballads and Other Verses (1913). Most of the poetry of C.J. Dennis is written in the style of the Australian vernacular. See the Glossary for explanations of words and phrases.] The Tory. In “the early eocene” … [Read more...] about The Tory [poem by C.J. Dennis]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Backblock Ballads and Other Verses (C. J. Dennis 1913), C. J. Dennis (author) (1876-1938), poem, SourceIACLibrary, year1913

Brothers o’ Mine [poem by C.J. Dennis]

14 February 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by C.J. Dennis was published in Backblock Ballads and Other Verses (1913). Most of the poetry of C.J. Dennis is written in the style of the Australian vernacular. See the Glossary for explanations of words and phrases.] Brothers o’ Mine. Brothers o’ … [Read more...] about Brothers o’ Mine [poem by C.J. Dennis]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Backblock Ballads and Other Verses (C. J. Dennis 1913), C. J. Dennis (author) (1876-1938), poem, SourceIACLibrary, year1913

Toolangi [poem by C.J. Dennis]

14 February 2013 · 1 Comment

[Editor: This poem by C.J. Dennis was published in Backblock Ballads and Other Verses (1913). Most of the poetry of C.J. Dennis is written in the style of the Australian vernacular. See the Glossary for explanations of words and phrases.] Toolangi. He was obviously … [Read more...] about Toolangi [poem by C.J. Dennis]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Backblock Ballads and Other Verses (C. J. Dennis 1913), C. J. Dennis (author) (1876-1938), poem, SourceIACLibrary, year1913

On the Land [poem by C.J. Dennis]

14 February 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by C.J. Dennis was published in Backblock Ballads and Other Verses (1913). Most of the poetry of C.J. Dennis is written in the style of the Australian vernacular. See the Glossary for explanations of words and phrases.] On the Land. Oh, listen you young … [Read more...] about On the Land [poem by C.J. Dennis]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Backblock Ballads and Other Verses (C. J. Dennis 1913), C. J. Dennis (author) (1876-1938), poem, SourceIACLibrary, year1913

Comin’ ’Ome frum Shearin’ [poem by C.J. Dennis]

14 February 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by C.J. Dennis was published in Backblock Ballads and Other Verses (1913). Most of the poetry of C.J. Dennis is written in the style of the Australian vernacular. See the Glossary for explanations of words and phrases.] Comin’ ’Ome frum Shearin’. The … [Read more...] about Comin’ ’Ome frum Shearin’ [poem by C.J. Dennis]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Backblock Ballads and Other Verses (C. J. Dennis 1913), C. J. Dennis (author) (1876-1938), poem, SourceIACLibrary, year1913

The Bleating [poem by C.J. Dennis]

14 February 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by C.J. Dennis was published in Backblock Ballads and Other Verses (1913). Most of the poetry of C.J. Dennis is written in the style of the Australian vernacular. See the Glossary for explanations of words and phrases.] The Bleating. Lo, I listened to … [Read more...] about The Bleating [poem by C.J. Dennis]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Backblock Ballads and Other Verses (C. J. Dennis 1913), C. J. Dennis (author) (1876-1938), poem, SourceIACLibrary, year1913

Cleanin’ [poem by C.J. Dennis]

14 February 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by C.J. Dennis was published in Backblock Ballads and Other Verses (1913). Most of the poetry of C.J. Dennis is written in the style of the Australian vernacular. See the Glossary for explanations of words and phrases.] Cleanin’. The Kings thet lives in … [Read more...] about Cleanin’ [poem by C.J. Dennis]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Backblock Ballads and Other Verses (C. J. Dennis 1913), C. J. Dennis (author) (1876-1938), poem, SourceIACLibrary, year1913

Me an’ Bates [poem by C.J. Dennis]

14 February 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by C.J. Dennis was published in Backblock Ballads and Other Verses (1913). Most of the poetry of C.J. Dennis is written in the style of the Australian vernacular. See the Glossary for explanations of words and phrases.] Me an’ Bates. Schoolmates — me … [Read more...] about Me an’ Bates [poem by C.J. Dennis]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Backblock Ballads and Other Verses (C. J. Dennis 1913), C. J. Dennis (author) (1876-1938), poem, SourceIACLibrary, year1913

The Ballad of Juno Sue [poem by C.J. Dennis]

14 February 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by C.J. Dennis was published in Backblock Ballads and Other Verses (1913). Most of the poetry of C.J. Dennis is written in the style of the Australian vernacular. See the Glossary for explanations of words and phrases.] The Ballad of Juno Sue. Sue … [Read more...] about The Ballad of Juno Sue [poem by C.J. Dennis]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Backblock Ballads and Other Verses (C. J. Dennis 1913), C. J. Dennis (author) (1876-1938), poem, SourceIACLibrary, year1913

The Cruise of the “Nightmare” [poem by C.J. Dennis]

14 February 2013 · 3 Comments

[Editor: This poem by C.J. Dennis was published in Backblock Ballads and Other Verses (1913). Most of the poetry of C.J. Dennis is written in the style of the Australian vernacular. See the Glossary for explanations of words and phrases.] The Cruise of the … [Read more...] about The Cruise of the “Nightmare” [poem by C.J. Dennis]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Backblock Ballads and Other Verses (C. J. Dennis 1913), C. J. Dennis (author) (1876-1938), poem, SourceIACLibrary, year1913

Up ’Long the Billabong [poem by C.J. Dennis]

14 February 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by C.J. Dennis was published in Backblock Ballads and Other Verses (1913). Most of the poetry of C.J. Dennis is written in the style of the Australian vernacular. See the Glossary for explanations of words and phrases.] Up ’Long the Billabong. Oh, the … [Read more...] about Up ’Long the Billabong [poem by C.J. Dennis]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Backblock Ballads and Other Verses (C. J. Dennis 1913), C. J. Dennis (author) (1876-1938), poem, SourceIACLibrary, year1913

Mornin’ Magpies [poem by C.J. Dennis]

14 February 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by C.J. Dennis was published in Backblock Ballads and Other Verses (1913). Most of the poetry of C.J. Dennis is written in the style of the Australian vernacular. See the Glossary for explanations of words and phrases.] Mornin’ Magpies. There’s a dismal … [Read more...] about Mornin’ Magpies [poem by C.J. Dennis]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Backblock Ballads and Other Verses (C. J. Dennis 1913), C. J. Dennis (author) (1876-1938), poem, SourceIACLibrary, year1913

Snakes [poem by C.J. Dennis]

14 February 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by C.J. Dennis was published in Backblock Ballads and Other Verses (1913). Most of the poetry of C.J. Dennis is written in the style of the Australian vernacular. See the Glossary for explanations of words and phrases.] Snakes. Reginald Alphonsus Bungey … [Read more...] about Snakes [poem by C.J. Dennis]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Backblock Ballads and Other Verses (C. J. Dennis 1913), C. J. Dennis (author) (1876-1938), poem, SourceIACLibrary, year1913

Barley Grass [poem by C.J. Dennis]

14 February 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by C.J. Dennis was published in Backblock Ballads and Other Verses (1913). Most of the poetry of C.J. Dennis is written in the style of the Australian vernacular. See the Glossary for explanations of words and phrases.] Barley Grass. Wavin’ corn upon … [Read more...] about Barley Grass [poem by C.J. Dennis]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Backblock Ballads and Other Verses (C. J. Dennis 1913), C. J. Dennis (author) (1876-1938), poem, SourceIACLibrary, year1913

Mutton [poem by C.J. Dennis]

14 February 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by C.J. Dennis was published in Backblock Ballads and Other Verses (1913). Most of the poetry of C.J. Dennis is written in the style of the Australian vernacular. See the Glossary for explanations of words and phrases.] Mutton. In the middle of the … [Read more...] about Mutton [poem by C.J. Dennis]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Backblock Ballads and Other Verses (C. J. Dennis 1913), C. J. Dennis (author) (1876-1938), poem, SourceIACLibrary, year1913

The Looting of Jim [poem by C.J. Dennis]

14 February 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by C.J. Dennis was published in Backblock Ballads and Other Verses (1913). Most of the poetry of C.J. Dennis is written in the style of the Australian vernacular. See the Glossary for explanations of words and phrases.] The Looting of Jim. Jim Johnson … [Read more...] about The Looting of Jim [poem by C.J. Dennis]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Backblock Ballads and Other Verses (C. J. Dennis 1913), C. J. Dennis (author) (1876-1938), poem, SourceIACLibrary, year1913

Wanderers Lost [poem by C.J. Dennis]

14 February 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by C.J. Dennis was published in Backblock Ballads and Other Verses (1913). Most of the poetry of C.J. Dennis is written in the style of the Australian vernacular. See the Glossary for explanations of words and phrases.] Wanderers Lost. Oh, we are the … [Read more...] about Wanderers Lost [poem by C.J. Dennis]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Backblock Ballads and Other Verses (C. J. Dennis 1913), C. J. Dennis (author) (1876-1938), poem, SourceIACLibrary, year1913

Doch-an-Doris [poem by C.J. Dennis]

14 February 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by C.J. Dennis was published in Backblock Ballads and Other Verses (1913). Most of the poetry of C.J. Dennis is written in the style of the Australian vernacular. See the Glossary for explanations of words and phrases.] Doch-an-doris. Be aisy Pat! Don’t … [Read more...] about Doch-an-Doris [poem by C.J. Dennis]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Backblock Ballads and Other Verses (C. J. Dennis 1913), C. J. Dennis (author) (1876-1938), poem, SourceIACLibrary, year1913

Roamin’ Free [poem by C.J. Dennis]

14 February 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by C.J. Dennis was published in Backblock Ballads and Other Verses (1913). Most of the poetry of C.J. Dennis is written in the style of the Australian vernacular. See the Glossary for explanations of words and phrases.] Roamin’ Free. The miser sits … [Read more...] about Roamin’ Free [poem by C.J. Dennis]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Backblock Ballads and Other Verses (C. J. Dennis 1913), C. J. Dennis (author) (1876-1938), poem, SourceIACLibrary, year1913

Backblock Ballads and Other Verses [by C. J. Dennis, 1913]

14 February 2013 · 6 Comments

[Editor: This book of poems by C.J. Dennis was published in 1913, although many of his works had previously appeared in various periodicals. Although Backblock Ballads and Other Verses was not a good seller, twenty-one of its poems were included in his later book, Backblock … [Read more...] about Backblock Ballads and Other Verses [by C. J. Dennis, 1913]

Filed Under: books booklets pamphlets Tagged With: Backblock Ballads and Other Verses (C. J. Dennis 1913), book, C. J. Dennis (author) (1876-1938), SourceIACLibrary, year1913

The Australian Flag [letter, 29 August 1913]

24 December 2012 · 1 Comment

[Editor: A letter from an office-bearer of the Australian Natives’ Association regarding the Australian flag. Published in The West Australian, 29 August 1913.] The Australian Flag. To the Editor. Sir, — In reply to “Bunting’s” inquiry, (1) How many stars are now on … [Read more...] about The Australian Flag [letter, 29 August 1913]

Filed Under: letters to the editor Tagged With: Australian flag, SourceTrove, year1913

Rev. T. H. Taylor, playwright [22 February 1913]

21 November 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: An article about the Rev. T. Hilhouse Taylor, who wrote the patriotic song “Australia, or Heart to Heart and Hand to Hand”. Published in the Windsor and Richmond Gazette, 22 February 1913.] Rev. T. H. Taylor, playwright. A national drama. A national drama … [Read more...] about Rev. T. H. Taylor, playwright [22 February 1913]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Australian theatre, Rev. T. Hilhouse Taylor, SourceTrove, year1913

“Australians Yet” [book review, 18 December 1913]

10 June 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A review of Australians Yet and Other Verses by Grant Hervey.] “Australians Yet” Grant Hervey is well known as a writer of verse. His writings are familiar to all readers of the weekly and monthly Australian periodicals. It was, therefore, to be expected that … [Read more...] about “Australians Yet” [book review, 18 December 1913]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: book review, Grant Hervey (subject) (1880-1933), SourceTrove, year1913

When a Fellow Does His Damnedest [poem by Grant Hervey]

2 June 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Grant Hervey was published in Australians Yet and Other Verses, 1913.] When a Fellow Does His Damnedest I Heard a Voice all-potent, singing deep within my soul — “Be a Strong Man, be a Smiter — keep thy Manhood sure and whole ! I have gathered up … [Read more...] about When a Fellow Does His Damnedest [poem by Grant Hervey]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Australians Yet and Other Verses (Grant Hervey 1913), Grant Hervey (author) (1880-1933), poem, recommended poetry, SourceArchiveOrg, year1913

“Rolling Her Home” [poem by Grant Hervey]

2 June 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Grant Hervey was published in Australians Yet and Other Verses, 1913.] “Rolling Her Home” Clawing the miles with her space-spurning pistons, Shaking the earth with tyrannical tread ; Sinking her fangs in the heart of the distance — Sleepers a-jump … [Read more...] about “Rolling Her Home” [poem by Grant Hervey]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Australians Yet and Other Verses (Grant Hervey 1913), Grant Hervey (author) (1880-1933), poem, SourceArchiveOrg, year1913

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