[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]
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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]
The Girl in the Pines [song, 13 November 1917]
[Editor: A song printed during the First World War. Published in The Forbes Advocate, 13 November 1917.] The Girl in the Pines (Written for “The Forbes Advocate” by “Old Hand.”) On a snow-covered field he was dying, With a comrade supporting his head; On a … [Read more...] about The Girl in the Pines [song, 13 November 1917]
Letter from Hell: Jim O’Hea on chats [6 November 1917]
[Editor: A letter from an Australian soldier, during the First World War. Published in The Forbes Advocate, 6 November 1917.] Letter from Hell Jim O’Hea on chats. Once again our friend Jim O’Hea writes us, this time from this address: Somewhere in Hell, But fine … [Read more...] about Letter from Hell: Jim O’Hea on chats [6 November 1917]
On the Banks of the Beautiful River [poem by “Kookaburra”, 19 January 1917]
[Editor: A poem by “Kookaburra”. Published in The Evelyn Observer, and Bourke East Record, 19 January 1917.] On the Banks of the Beautiful River. On the banks of the beautiful river, For ever and ever and aye, We shall thank Thee, O Lord, as the giver Of the chance … [Read more...] about On the Banks of the Beautiful River [poem by “Kookaburra”, 19 January 1917]
Daylight Saving! [article by “Kookaburra”, 9 October 1917]
[Editor: An article by “Kookaburra”, addressing some problems with daylight saving time from a farmer’s perspective. Published in The Evelyn Observer, and Bourke East Record, 9 October 1917.] Daylight Saving! “What do you think of this new daylight-saving scheme that’s … [Read more...] about Daylight Saving! [article by “Kookaburra”, 9 October 1917]
Our Noble Sons [poem by “Kookaburra”, 1 June 1917]
[Editor: A poem by “Kookaburra”, regarding Australians fighting overseas during the First World War. Published in The Eltham and Whittlesea Shires Advertiser and Diamond Creek Valley Advocate, 1 June 1917.] Our Noble Sons. All praise to thee our noble sons Who’ve crossed … [Read more...] about Our Noble Sons [poem by “Kookaburra”, 1 June 1917]
Towards Industrial Democracy: The White Australia Policy [by Vance Palmer, 16 August 1917]
[Editor: In this article, Vance Palmer argues that Australia must develop more “original literary, artistic, scientific, or social achievement”, so as to establish itself as a country with a significant contribution to make to civilisation, and thus provide a justification for … [Read more...] about Towards Industrial Democracy: The White Australia Policy [by Vance Palmer, 16 August 1917]