[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] The Evening is the Morning To make my love more delicate I say into her eyes The evening is the morning, dear, but in a sweet disguise. The morning was too loud with … [Read more...] about The Evening is the Morning [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
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The Eleventh Moon [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] The Eleventh Moon ’Twas in the eleventh moon I went wool gathering in the dim, Near by me was a lover lad and the sweetness was on him. Lightly his eyes went to … [Read more...] about The Eleventh Moon [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
The Unlovely Player [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] The Unlovely Player Over his petty mouth, his sorry chin, There runs a carnival — a summertime of follies men call sin. What thing is on his soul he will not … [Read more...] about The Unlovely Player [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
’Tis the White Plum Tree [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] ’Tis the White Plum Tree It is the white Plum Tree Seven days fair As a bride goes combing Her joy of hair. As a peacock dowered with golden eyes Ten paces … [Read more...] about ’Tis the White Plum Tree [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
To a School-Girl [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] To a School-Girl O most unconscious daisy! Thou daybreak of a joy! Whose eyes invade the impassioned man In every wayside boy. Can I, walled in by Autumn, With … [Read more...] about To a School-Girl [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
Dolly’s Offering [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] Dolly’s Offering Dolly has fashioned a wee bird home — two white eggs in a nest: I dare not laugh at a holy thing, or a place where the young may rest: Rude it is, but … [Read more...] about Dolly’s Offering [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
Schoolgirls Hastening [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] Schoolgirls Hastening Fear it has faded and the night: The bells all peal the hour of nine: The schoolgirls hastening through the light Touch the unknowable … [Read more...] about Schoolgirls Hastening [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
When Kisses are as Strawberries [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] When Kisses are as Strawberries When bees are hot with honeythirst and hastening with the Spring, When kisses are as strawberries and Love is more than king — When … [Read more...] about When Kisses are as Strawberries [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
For a Little Girl’s Birthday [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] For a Little Girl’s Birthday Is there a beauty over pain, Is there of music for a song, Gentle as sunlight on the rain, Gentle with crying all day long? How should … [Read more...] about For a Little Girl’s Birthday [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
His Love was Burned Away [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] His Love was Burned Away She seemed as one who looks upon a hill and cannot climb . . . The long days burned her: she was faint and white at Christmas-time. Her … [Read more...] about His Love was Burned Away [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
The Quarrel with the Neighbour [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] The Quarrel with the Neighbour Clear was the morning (’Twas the time o’ the hay) The little birds running heard All we could say. The quarrel came so … [Read more...] about The Quarrel with the Neighbour [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
Introduction [to “Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson”, by R. H. Croll]
[Editor: This introduction by Robert Henderson Croll was published in Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] Introduction When Australia makes up its account with the late A. G. Stephens, one of the outstanding items in its indebtedness to that able critic will … [Read more...] about Introduction [to “Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson”, by R. H. Croll]
[Dedication] [in “Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson”]
[Editor: This is the dedication published in Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934), edited by R. H. Croll.] To Louise Dyer in gratitude Source: John Shaw Neilson (editor: R. H. Croll), Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson, Melbourne: Lothian Publishing … [Read more...] about [Dedication] [in “Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson”]
Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson [edited by R. H. Croll, 1934]
[Editor: This book of poetry was written by John Shaw Neilson and edited by R. H. Croll.] Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson Edited with an Introduction by R. H. Croll Index to Titles Dedication Introduction All the World’s a Lolly-Shop Along a … [Read more...] about Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson [edited by R. H. Croll, 1934]
For the Senate: “Dryblower” Murphy’s campaign: Opening broadcast address [2 September 1934]
[Editor: The text of “Dryblower” Murphy’s election broadcast, published in The Sunday Times, 2 September 1934.] For the Senate “Dryblower” Murphy’s campaign Opening broadcast address Through broadcast station 6PR, Mr. E. G. Murphy opened his Senatorial election … [Read more...] about For the Senate: “Dryblower” Murphy’s campaign: Opening broadcast address [2 September 1934]
Leichhardt’s expedition to Port Essington [chapter 27 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This is chapter 27 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 30 December 1934.] The story of Australia. — xxvii Leichhardt’s expedition to Port Essington Dr. Ludwig Leichhardt was born at Beshur, near Berlin, on October 23, … [Read more...] about Leichhardt’s expedition to Port Essington [chapter 27 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
Sturt’s attempt to reach the centre of the continent [chapter 26 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This is chapter 26 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 9 December 1934.] The story of Australia — XXVI Sturt’s attempt to reach the centre of the continent After fourteen years of retirement Captain Sturt again … [Read more...] about Sturt’s attempt to reach the centre of the continent [chapter 26 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
Kennedy’s ill-fated expedition [chapter 25 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This is chapter 25 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 2 December 1934.] The story of Australia — XXV. Kennedy’s ill-fated expedition Edmund B. Kennedy, explorer, came to Australia early in life, and was appointed … [Read more...] about Kennedy’s ill-fated expedition [chapter 25 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
Edward John Eyre: Daring Australian explorer [chapter 24 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This is chapter 24 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 25 November 1934.] The story of Australia — XXIV Edward John Eyre Daring Australian explorer A certain day of July, 1841 — the seventh to be exact — was a day … [Read more...] about Edward John Eyre: Daring Australian explorer [chapter 24 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
Mitchell’s last expedition: Discovery of rich pastoral country [chapter 23 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This is chapter 23 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 18 November 1934.] The story of Australia — XXIII Mitchell’s last expedition Discovery of rich pastoral country In 1845 Mitchell was again ordered by Sir … [Read more...] about Mitchell’s last expedition: Discovery of rich pastoral country [chapter 23 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
Mitchell’s third journey: The Darling joins the Murray [chapter 22 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This is chapter 22 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 11 November 1934.] The story of Australia — XXII Mitchell’s third journey The Darling joins the Murray We have already seen that Mitchell was now fully … [Read more...] about Mitchell’s third journey: The Darling joins the Murray [chapter 22 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
Mitchell’s second journey: Exploration of the Darling River [chapter 21 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This is chapter 21 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 4 November 1934.] The story of Australia — XXI Mitchell’s second journey Exploration of the Darling River Mitchell did not discover the mythical Kindur, but … [Read more...] about Mitchell’s second journey: Exploration of the Darling River [chapter 21 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
Sir Thomas Mitchell: Search for a mythical river [chapter 20 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This is chapter 20 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 28 October 1934.] The story of Australia — XX Sir Thomas Mitchell Search for a mythical river Sir Thomas Mitchell was born at Craigend, Stirlingshire, in 1792. … [Read more...] about Sir Thomas Mitchell: Search for a mythical river [chapter 20 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
Allan Cunningham discovers the Darling Downs [chapter 19 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This is chapter 19 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 21 October 1934.] The story of Australia — XIX. Allan Cunningham discovers the Darling Downs Allan Cunningham arrived at Port Jackson on December 21, 1816, and … [Read more...] about Allan Cunningham discovers the Darling Downs [chapter 19 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
Discovery of the Murray: Sturt’s heroic achievement [chapter 18 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This is chapter 18 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 14 October 1934.] The story of Australia — XVIII Discovery of the Murray Sturt’s heroic achievement It was in September, 1829, that Sturt was ordered to get … [Read more...] about Discovery of the Murray: Sturt’s heroic achievement [chapter 18 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]