[Editor: This review of Australia in Palestine (1919) was published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 6 November 1919.] “Australia in Palestine” No more attractive Digger book has been published than this, and we don’t expect a better. It is so varied in its interest. There … [Read more...] about “Australia in Palestine” [book review, 6 November 1919]
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Neilson [review of Heart of Spring (by John Shaw Neilson), 6 November 1919]
[Editor: This review of Heart of Spring (by John Shaw Neilson) was published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 6 November 1919.] Neilson In Heart of Spring (The Bookfellow, Sydney) Shaw Neilson collects many of his scattered verses into a little book that is full of delicate … [Read more...] about Neilson [review of Heart of Spring (by John Shaw Neilson), 6 November 1919]
Certificate of Discharge, for Henry Dayrell Herdson, 1919 [First World War military document]
[Editor: This Certificate of Discharge, for Henry Dayrell Herdson (1898-1978), is dated 4 April 1919, during the First World War (1914-1918).] Certificate of Discharge, for Henry Dayrell Herdson, 1919 [Front of certificate] [Handwritten and stamped text, in … [Read more...] about Certificate of Discharge, for Henry Dayrell Herdson, 1919 [First World War military document]
Demobilisation Movement Card [for an Australian soldier, 24 January 1919]
[Editor: This Demobilisation Movement Card was issued to Sergeant Orrie Edward Dugan on 24 January 1919, just after the end of the First World War (1914-1918).] Demobilisation Movement Card [Front of Demobilisation Movement Card] A. I. F. Form … [Read more...] about Demobilisation Movement Card [for an Australian soldier, 24 January 1919]
Leave or Duty Ration Book [issued to Charles Fell, January 1919]
[Editor: This military ration book, issued to Charles Fell, was issued for use during January 1919, just after the end of the First World War (1914-1918).] Leave or Duty Ration Book [Ration book, front cover] [Handwritten text, in … [Read more...] about Leave or Duty Ration Book [issued to Charles Fell, January 1919]
C. R. Evans [First World War postcard, with photo of an Australian soldier, 27 February 1919]
[Editor: This postcard incorporates a photo of an Australian soldier, from the era of the First World War (1914-1918). The postcard is dated 27 February 1919 (after the end of the war).] C. R. Evans [Front of postcard] [Photo of an Australian … [Read more...] about C. R. Evans [First World War postcard, with photo of an Australian soldier, 27 February 1919]
Alfred Deakin [obituary by J. J. Simons, 10 October 1919]
[Editor: This obituary of Alfred Deakin, written by John Joseph Simons (1882-1948), was published in The Call & WA Sportsman (Perth, WA), 10 October 1919.] Alfred Deakin. Yesterday the body of Alfred Deakin was given back to earth — the earth of the land to which his … [Read more...] about Alfred Deakin [obituary by J. J. Simons, 10 October 1919]
Alfred Deakin [obituary, 8 October 1919]
[Editor: This obituary of Alfred Deakin was published in The Register (Adelaide, SA), 8 October 1919.] Alfred Deakin. A bright star has disappeared from the intellectual firmament of the Commonwealth through the death of the Hon. Alfred Deakin, one of the most admired and … [Read more...] about Alfred Deakin [obituary, 8 October 1919]
Hampton Plains: A Song of To-day and To-morrow [poem by “Dryblower” Murphy, 1919]
[Editor: This poem by “Dryblower” Murphy was published in The Golden West (Perth, WA), 1919.] Hampton Plains. A Song of To-day and To-morrow. [For The Golden West] By “Dryblower.” You are pegged from South of the Boulder To Feysville’s cyanide vats; From … [Read more...] about Hampton Plains: A Song of To-day and To-morrow [poem by “Dryblower” Murphy, 1919]
“The Blood Vote” [by R.J.C., 30 October 1919]
[Editor: This article is about “The Blood Vote”, a significant anti-conscription poem of the First World War. Published in The Australian Worker (Sydney, NSW), 30 October 1919.] “The Blood Vote.” The Big War produced very little Great Poetry. True, it gave rise to a great … [Read more...] about “The Blood Vote” [by R.J.C., 30 October 1919]
“Digger yabber” described: The lingo the Aussie talks [9 March 1919]
[Editor: An article about the slang of Australian soldiers from World War One. Published in The Sunday Times (Perth, WA), 9 March 1919.] “Digger yabber” described The lingo the Aussie talks A glossary of the comprehensive kind (For “The Sunday Times,” by … [Read more...] about “Digger yabber” described: The lingo the Aussie talks [9 March 1919]
Kookaburra’s Rhymes [poem by “Kookaburra”, 14 March 1919]
[Editor: A poem by “Kookaburra”. Published in The Eltham and Whittlesea Shires Advertiser and Diamond Creek Valley Advocate, 14 March 1919.] Kookaburra’s Rhymes. They are only simple verses Written by a farming man, So be lenient with your curses If you do not like … [Read more...] about Kookaburra’s Rhymes [poem by “Kookaburra”, 14 March 1919]
Australia’s Flag [song by “Kookaburra”, 31 January 1919]
[Editor: A song by “Kookaburra”. Published in The Eltham and Whittlesea Shires Advertiser and Diamond Creek Valley Advocate, 31 January 1919.] Australia’s Flag. Hark, how the dogs of war do bark, The cannons loudly roar, Though many thousands do embark; They’re calling … [Read more...] about Australia’s Flag [song by “Kookaburra”, 31 January 1919]
The Dream is Deep [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Heart of Spring (1919), Ballad and Lyrical Poems (1923), and Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] The Dream is Deep Sing me the song that never dies, Of little Love blinded and bold, Blossoms unblemished … [Read more...] about The Dream is Deep [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
For a Child [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Heart of Spring (1919), Ballad and Lyrical Poems (1923), and Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] For a Child Into your angel mouth The sport of Spring And the Summer’s honey Came rioting. Your eyes … [Read more...] about For a Child [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
At the End of Spring [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Heart of Spring (1919), Ballad and Lyrical Poems (1923), and Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] At the End of Spring Put down thy bonny head, This is the end: Thou wert a joyous love, Thou wert a … [Read more...] about At the End of Spring [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
The Scent o’ the Lover [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Heart of Spring (1919), Ballad and Lyrical Poems (1923), and Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] The Scent o’ the Lover I saw the mushrooms hoping In the cool June: It is the scent o’ the lover Sweetens … [Read more...] about The Scent o’ the Lover [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
The Song and the Bird [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Heart of Spring (1919), Ballad and Lyrical Poems (1923), and Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] The Song and the Bird He hath his Heaven got: For Love he shakes the tree: Happy he heedeth not The many … [Read more...] about The Song and the Bird [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
O, Lady of the Dazzling Flowers! [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Heart of Spring (1919) and Ballad and Lyrical Poems (1923).] O, Lady of the Dazzling Flowers! O lady of the dazzling flowers And the frock so white and fine, How hopeless is thy prettiness And that cool heart of … [Read more...] about O, Lady of the Dazzling Flowers! [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
The Hour of the Parting [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Heart of Spring (1919) and Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934). It was also published in Ballad and Lyrical Poems (1923) under the title of “Hour of Parting”.] The Hour of the Parting Shall we assault the … [Read more...] about The Hour of the Parting [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
The Wedding in September [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Heart of Spring (1919), Ballad and Lyrical Poems (1923), and Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] The Wedding in September They talked as neighbours solemnly Of lambs and wheat and wool ... The stripling … [Read more...] about The Wedding in September [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
The White Flowers Came [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Heart of Spring (1919), Ballad and Lyrical Poems (1923), and Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] The White Flowers Came ’Twas in the sweet month, tremulous With dancing joys that none may quell, The … [Read more...] about The White Flowers Came [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
It is the Last [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Heart of Spring (1919), Ballad and Lyrical Poems (1923), and Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] It is the Last White is the world, the weather warm and sweet, But time is dear To thee and me, my friend! … [Read more...] about It is the Last [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
All the World’s a Lolly-Shop [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Heart of Spring (1919), Ballad and Lyrical Poems (1923), and Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] All the World’s a Lolly-Shop Life is behind the counter, and he waits on all who buy; He has a sweet for … [Read more...] about All the World’s a Lolly-Shop [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
From a Coffin [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Heart of Spring (1919) and Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] From a Coffin Wrapt in the yellow earth What should I fear? Sour hate and shallow mirth Never come near. Shape me no epitaph! Sugar no … [Read more...] about From a Coffin [poem by John Shaw Neilson]