[Editor: This poem by Una Shaw was published in The Australian Woman’s Mirror (Sydney, NSW), 1 December 1931.] For Remembrance. [For the Mirror.] The stiff-set laurel droops and fades When kings and conquerors seek the shades; The wan white lilies fade and fall On … [Read more...] about For Remembrance [poem by Una Shaw, 1 December 1931]
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Epitah [poem by Una Shaw, 21 July 1931]
[Editor: This poem by Una Shaw was published in The Australian Woman’s Mirror (Sydney, NSW), 21 July 1931.] Epitah. [For the Mirror.] Underneath the azure skies Sleepeth one with bluer eyes. He sleeps sound and takes his rest, Though the land with may is … [Read more...] about Epitah [poem by Una Shaw, 21 July 1931]
Dollars or rum: Early Australian currency [by J. H. M. Abbott, 1 April 1931]
[Editor: An article about Australia’s early forms of currency, including rum, Spanish dollars, and “holey dollars”. Written by John Henry Macartney Abbott (1874-1953). Published in The World’s News, 1 April 1931.] Dollars or rum Early Australian currency. By J.H.M. … [Read more...] about Dollars or rum: Early Australian currency [by J. H. M. Abbott, 1 April 1931]
Here and There [poem by “Kookaburra”, 30 January 1931]
[Editor: A poem by “Kookaburra”. Published in The Advertiser (Hurstbridge, Vic.), 30 January 1931.] Here and There. Note. — One of our friends writes these lines under the nom de plume of “Kookaburra.” He is well known in his district, but his retiring modesty causes him … [Read more...] about Here and There [poem by “Kookaburra”, 30 January 1931]
Jacko [23 May 1931]
[Editor: A light-hearted article about a pet magpie. Published in The Sydney Morning Herald, 23 May 1931.] Jacko. It was a frightened, baby magpie which travelled from Dubbo in a small box, looking as though its hold on life was frail. But “we have changed all that.” … [Read more...] about Jacko [23 May 1931]
The Lachlan Valley: Vast conservation scheme [18 April 1931]
[Editor: Published in The Sydney Morning Herald, 18 April 1931. Part two of two articles on the Lachlan Valley (part one was published on 11 April 1931).] The Lachlan Valley. Vast conservation scheme. (By L. Peacock.) II. The purposes of the Lachlan River Water … [Read more...] about The Lachlan Valley: Vast conservation scheme [18 April 1931]
The Lachlan Valley: Its beauty and importance [11 April 1931]
[Editor: Published in The Sydney Morning Herald, 11 April 1931. Part one of two articles on the Lachlan Valley (part two was published on 18 April 1931).] The Lachlan Valley. Its beauty and importance. (By L. Peacock.) I. It was an event of deep historic and … [Read more...] about The Lachlan Valley: Its beauty and importance [11 April 1931]
North Australia [poem, 19 June 1931]
North Australia This is the land of the down and out Where hungry men carry swags — Past stations owned by London Jews — With empty tucker bags. This is the land where crawlers crawl Where no matter if you are just a botch A job will always be kept for you If you give … [Read more...] about North Australia [poem, 19 June 1931]
The King of China’s Daughter [poem by Una Shaw, 11 April 1931]
[Editor: This poem by Una Shaw was published in The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, NSW), 11 April 1931.] The King of China’s Daughter. The King of China’s daughter Was fair and over-fair; Her eyes were bright as water, And gold was in her hair. Whene’er she sang in … [Read more...] about The King of China’s Daughter [poem by Una Shaw, 11 April 1931]
The Lost Princess [poem by Una Shaw, 23 May 1931]
[Editor: This poem by Una Shaw was published in The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, NSW), 23 May 1931.] The Lost Princess. The King of China’s daughter Was walking all alone, She left the yellow mandarins, She left her gilded throne; She left the Prince, although she … [Read more...] about The Lost Princess [poem by Una Shaw, 23 May 1931]
Jacaranda [poem, 11 April 1931]
Jacaranda. The softest mauve carpet That ever was spread, The deepest mauve canopy Over my head. A haze in the warm air Of loveliest hue That seems to envelop The garden and you. A. S. H. Source: The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, NSW), Saturday 11 April … [Read more...] about Jacaranda [poem, 11 April 1931]
Mister Lang [poem, 24 January 1931]
[Editor: A poem written about Jack Lang.] Mister Lang. Mister Lang he spurned the Council of the States that deals with Loan — “Take away your proferred millions, I will go upon my own.” Mister Lang had an impression That his credit was O.K. “Not for me,” he told … [Read more...] about Mister Lang [poem, 24 January 1931]
When the Niggers Own the Land [poem, 16 June 1931]
[Editor: An example of anti-Aboriginal sentiment, this poem criticizes what the author views as the overly-soft treatment of Aborigines in the Northern Territory. In earlier days, the word “nigger” did not have the same stigma as is attached to it in modern times, as it was often … [Read more...] about When the Niggers Own the Land [poem, 16 June 1931]