[Editor: This poem by Joseph Furphy was published in The Poems of Joseph Furphy (1916).] “Brahm” (For the “Bulletin.”) A spectral film that came and went, In its elusive way gave vent In some unreal words which meant; “I think therefore I am.” That phantasm only … [Read more...] about “Brahm” [poem by Joseph Furphy]
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“Glory to God; to Men Good Will!” [poem by Joseph Furphy]
[Editor: This poem by Joseph Furphy was published in The Poems of Joseph Furphy (1916).] “Glory to God; to Men Good Will!” Opposed to Jewish Temple-rites, Strange to the lore of Greece, That message comes from starry heights, A key to lasting Peace. What-e’er our … [Read more...] about “Glory to God; to Men Good Will!” [poem by Joseph Furphy]
A Christmas Hymn [poem by Joseph Furphy]
[Editor: This poem by Joseph Furphy was published in The Poems of Joseph Furphy (1916).] A Christmas Hymn. The Seraph-song of morning’s prime That hail’d Messiah’s birth, The charter of a coming time When Love shall rule the earth, Rings from yon far Judaean hill … [Read more...] about A Christmas Hymn [poem by Joseph Furphy]
Preface [to “The Poems of Joseph Furphy”, by Bernard O’Dowd]
Preface [to “The Poems of Joseph Furphy”, by Bernard O’Dowd] [Editor: This preface by Bernard O’Dowd was published in The Poems of Joseph Furphy (1916).] Preface. As in hell, while “the heads” were devising the best method of introducing that spice of variety we used … [Read more...] about Preface [to “The Poems of Joseph Furphy”, by Bernard O’Dowd]
The Poems of Joseph Furphy [edited by Kate Baker, 1916]
[Editor: This book of poetry by Joseph Furphy was published in 1916. The poems were collected, after Furphy’s death, by his friend Kate Baker.] The Poems of Joseph Furphy [Tom Collins, author of “Such is Life”] Collected and edited by … [Read more...] about The Poems of Joseph Furphy [edited by Kate Baker, 1916]
The Weather the Evergreen Topic [poem by “Kookaburra”, 1 December 1916]
[Editor: A poem by “Kookaburra”. Published in The Evelyn Observer, and Bourke East Record, 1 December 1916.] The Weather the Evergreen Topic. Mag: What do you think of the weather Kook? Will it be fine for Xmas? Why, Mag, what’s up with you now? A little while ago you … [Read more...] about The Weather the Evergreen Topic [poem by “Kookaburra”, 1 December 1916]
A Conscription Meeting at Crossley [poem by “Kookaburra”, 24 November 1916]
[Editor: A poem by “Kookaburra”. Published in The Evelyn Observer, and Bourke East Record, 24 November 1916.] A Conscription Meeting at Crossley. (Crossley is in Belfast Shire near Killarney, Victoria.) A very lively meeting that nearly came to a dead end for the … [Read more...] about A Conscription Meeting at Crossley [poem by “Kookaburra”, 24 November 1916]
Story of an Election Written Years Ago [poem by “Kookaburra”, 3 November 1916]
[Editor: A poem by “Kookaburra”. Published in The Evelyn Observer, and Bourke East Record, 3 November 1916.] Story of an Election Written Years Ago. There was trouble in this town, Of the goat and goose renown, When they found that Andrew Mather Who had promised roads … [Read more...] about Story of an Election Written Years Ago [poem by “Kookaburra”, 3 November 1916]
A Village Blacksmith [poem by “Kookaburra”, 22 September 1916]
[Editor: A poem by “Kookaburra”. Published in The Evelyn Observer, and Bourke East Record, 22 September 1916.] A Village Blacksmith. [With apologies to Longfellow.] Under his massive iron roof The village smithy stands, Upon his face there is a scowl And idle is his … [Read more...] about A Village Blacksmith [poem by “Kookaburra”, 22 September 1916]
Election skits: Notes on the events [article and poem by “Kookaburra”, [1 September 1916]
[Editor: An article and a short poem by “Kookaburra”. Published in The Evelyn Observer, and Bourke East Record, 1 September 1916.] Election Skits. Notes on the events. The Mag. — Good morning, Mr. Kook, and how do you feel after all the turmoil of the … [Read more...] about Election skits: Notes on the events [article and poem by “Kookaburra”, [1 September 1916]
Election Skits: Encore [poem by “Kookaburra”, 18 August 1916]
[Editor: A poem by “Kookaburra” about the Whittlesea Shire elections. Published in The Evelyn Observer, and Bourke East Record, 18 August 1916.] Election Skits. 1. We’re afraid that Paddy Goss Would report a total loss Had he stopped to see the numbers on the … [Read more...] about Election Skits: Encore [poem by “Kookaburra”, 18 August 1916]
Election Skits: Next Day [poem by “Kookaburra”, 11 August 1916]
[Editor: A poem by “Kookaburra” about the Whittlesea Shire elections. Published in The Evelyn Observer, and Bourke East Record, 11 August 1916.] Election Skits. The Kookaburra woke up one morning, and after a shake and a laugh said to his friend the Magpie next door, … [Read more...] about Election Skits: Next Day [poem by “Kookaburra”, 11 August 1916]
An Australian Tercentenary [by Professor Ernest Scott, 21 October 1916]
[Editor: An article regarding Dirk Hartog’s discovery of Australia, by Professor Ernest Scott. Published in The Argus, 21 October 1916.] An Australian Tercentenary. By Professor Scott. On October 25, 1610, a ship belonging to the Dutch East India Company, on the voyage … [Read more...] about An Australian Tercentenary [by Professor Ernest Scott, 21 October 1916]
Discovery of Australia: The Tercentenary [1 September 1916]
[Editor: An article regarding Dirk Hartog’s discovery of Australia. Published in The Western Mail, 1 September 1916.] Discovery of Australia. The Tercentenary. On the 25th of October next it will be exactly 300 years since the first white men who left a definite record … [Read more...] about Discovery of Australia: The Tercentenary [1 September 1916]
Reinforcements [poem, 18 July 1916]
[Editor: A poem by M. Forrest, written at the time of the First World War. Published in the West Gippsland Gazette, 18 July 1916.] Reinforcements. Big men from the Hawkesbury, and brown men from the bush, Clear-eyed men and great-armed men across the forest’s hush, And … [Read more...] about Reinforcements [poem, 18 July 1916]
The return of Mr. Hughes [letter to the editor, 29 July 1916]
[Editor: A letter to the editor, which provides an example of a negative opinion on German culture from the time period of World War One. Published in The Examiner, 29 July 1916.] The return of Mr. Hughes. (To the Editor.) Sir, — The downfall of the British Empire is … [Read more...] about The return of Mr. Hughes [letter to the editor, 29 July 1916]
Anzacs [poem, 2 May 1916]
Anzacs. In the cheerless dawn of an April morn Pale stars still lit the sky, Did the rollers break on Gaba Tepe, Where sea birds wheel and cry. The time had come, but no beating drum Or brazen trumpets blare, Did the Anzacs go to face the foe And rouse him from his … [Read more...] about Anzacs [poem, 2 May 1916]
Boothy’s chance [9 September 1916]
[Editor: An article opposing the immigration of Germans into Australia and the election of naturalised Germans into public office, as their primary loyalty may be to their race rather than to Australia (the references to “race” in this article refer to the European races, or … [Read more...] about Boothy’s chance [9 September 1916]
In Flanders’ Fields [poem, 5 February 1916]
[Editor: “In Flanders Fields” was written in May 1915 by Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, a surgeon in the Canadian army, who wrote it following the death of a friend on the Western Front. The poem was originally published on 8 December 1915 in Punch magazine (London, UK), and … [Read more...] about In Flanders’ Fields [poem, 5 February 1916]