[Editor: This speech by Sir Ronald Munro Ferguson (Governor General of Australia), given during the First World War), was published in The Argus (Melbourne), 26 April 1917.] Anzac Day. Glory of Gallipoli. Governor-General’s Tribute. Brisbane, Wednesday. — Anzac Day … [Read more...] about Anzac Day: Glory of Gallipoli: Governor-General’s Tribute [speech by Sir Ronald Munro Ferguson, 26 April 1917]
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The Soldier’s Vision of Christ [poem by L. E. Homfray]
[Editor: This poem by L. E. Homfray was published in ‘Somewhere in France’ (1917).] The Soldier’s Vision of Christ The battle was raging fierce and strong, In countless numbers the wounded lay, Beyond the reach of all human aid A boy lay breathing his life away. And … [Read more...] about The Soldier’s Vision of Christ [poem by L. E. Homfray]
The Mother’s Prayer [poem by L. E. Homfray]
[Editor: This poem by L. E. Homfray was published in ‘Somewhere in France’ (1917).] The Mother’s Prayer Low before the Holy Altar Where the faithful knelt in prayer, Long and earnestly a mother Pleaded for the son she bare. “Jesus, Lord, in mercy keep him Through all … [Read more...] about The Mother’s Prayer [poem by L. E. Homfray]
The Great Sacrifice [in ‘Somewhere in France’ by L. E. Homfray]
[Editor: This religious wartime illustration was published in ‘Somewhere in France’ (1917).] The Great Sacrifice Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends Source: L. E. Homfray, ‘Somewhere in France’, Sydney: D. S. Ford, … [Read more...] about The Great Sacrifice [in ‘Somewhere in France’ by L. E. Homfray]
‘Somewhere in France’ [by L. E. Homfray]
[Editor: This booklet by L. E. Homfray was published during the First World War (1914-1918). The first item in the booklet, “The Great Sacrifice”, is a religious wartime illustration, whilst the other two items are poems. As this publication did not have a contents page, a list … [Read more...] about ‘Somewhere in France’ [by L. E. Homfray]
Possum [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in Doreen (1917).] Possum Jist ’ere it gripped me, on a sudden, like a red-’ot knife. I wus diggin’ in the garden, talkin’ pleasant to me wife, When it got me good an’ solid, an’ I fetches out a yell, An’ curses soft … [Read more...] about Possum [poem by C. J. Dennis]
Vi’lits [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in Doreen (1917).] Vi’lits I wus pickin’ gipsy vi’lits fer to try an’ square Doreen. We ’ad words . . . about pianners — fer she wants one awful keen — ’Igh words, about ’igh-toned idears — an’, like a love-sick … [Read more...] about Vi’lits [poem by C. J. Dennis]
Logic and Spotted Dog [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in Doreen (1917).] Logic and Spotted Dog “Unless you ’ide that axe,” she sez, “’E’ll ’urt ’imself reel bad. An’ after all — Now, Bill, don’t cry! — that trouble that I’ve ’ad, Wiv ’im thro’ croop an’ whoopin’ corf, ’e … [Read more...] about Logic and Spotted Dog [poem by C. J. Dennis]
Washing Day [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in Doreen (1917).] Washing Day The little gipsy vi’lits, they wus peepin’ thro’ the green As she come walkin’ in the grass, me little wife, Doreen. The sun shone on the sassafras, where thrushes sung a bar. — The ’ope … [Read more...] about Washing Day [poem by C. J. Dennis]
Doreen [by C. J. Dennis, 1917]
[Editor: This booklet by C. J. Dennis was published in 1917. As this publication did not have a contents page, a list of the contents has been provided so as to enable easier access to the text.] Doreen By C. J. Dennis Washing Day Logic and Spotted … [Read more...] about Doreen [by C. J. Dennis, 1917]