[Editor: This poem, by “Wayfarer”, regarding autumn and wattle trees, was published in The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, NSW), 1 June 1935.] Autumn — The Golden Age. Golden is the poplar, Golden is the plane, Cassias are bending ’Neath their golden mane. In the … [Read more...] about Autumn — The Golden Age [poem by “Wayfarer”, 1 June 1935]
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Gallipoli 20 years afterwards: Sir Harry Chauvel Remembers [27 April 1935]
[Editor: This article, regarding the Gallipoli campaign (February 1915 to January 1916), during the First World War (1914-1918), was published in The Australasian (Melbourne, Vic.), 27 April 1935. Accompanying the article was a message from Sir William … [Read more...] about Gallipoli 20 years afterwards: Sir Harry Chauvel Remembers [27 April 1935]
Homage to Anzacs: More than 33,000 march: Twentieth anniversary [27 April 1935]
[Editor: This article, regarding Anzac Day, was published in The Australasian (Melbourne, Vic.), 27 April 1935.] Homage to Anzacs More than 33,000 march Twentieth anniversary Dawn of a perfect autumn day found more than 11,000 men assembled at the Shrine of … [Read more...] about Homage to Anzacs: More than 33,000 march: Twentieth anniversary [27 April 1935]
The Shrine of Remembrance [poem by “R”, 27 April 1935]
[Editor: This poem was published in The Australasian (Melbourne, Vic.), 27 April 1935.] The Shrine of Remembrance In years to come, some day as night shades fall And gently hide the city, roof and spire, Perhaps someone will watch the sunset fire, As I have done before … [Read more...] about The Shrine of Remembrance [poem by “R”, 27 April 1935]
Twenty years ago [re Anzac Day, 27 April 1935]
[Editor: This article, regarding Anzac Day, was published in The Australasian (Melbourne, Vic.), 27 April 1935.] Twenty years ago What manner of men were those who stormed the heights of Anzac? It behoves to ask this question, and to answer it to-day, lest we forget what … [Read more...] about Twenty years ago [re Anzac Day, 27 April 1935]
Anzac Day 1935 [poem by Erle Cox, 27 April 1935]
[Editor: This poem, by Erle Cox, regarding Anzac Day, was published in The Australasian (Melbourne, Vic.), 27 April 1935.] Anzac Day 1935 As petals fall, so fall the tender years, With peace in fold on fold, Veiling the hurt and bitterness and tears And all the griefs … [Read more...] about Anzac Day 1935 [poem by Erle Cox, 27 April 1935]
Literary notes [re Charles Lever, 27 April 1935]
[Editor: This article, regarding Charles Lever (1806-1872) and his prank on Italians regarding Cook’s Tours (regarding convicts supposedly rejected by the Australian colonies), is an extract from the “Literary notes” section published in The Australasian (Melbourne, Vic.), 27 … [Read more...] about Literary notes [re Charles Lever, 27 April 1935]
Literary notes [re Frederic Manning, 27 April 1935]
[Editor: This article, regarding Frederic Manning (1882-1935), is an extract from the “Literary notes” section published in The Australasian (Melbourne, Vic.), 27 April 1935.] Literary notes “Her Privates We, by Private 19022” was published in 1930, and many guesses were … [Read more...] about Literary notes [re Frederic Manning, 27 April 1935]
New novels [book review of “Saraband for Dead Lovers” by Helen Simpson, 27 April 1935]
[Editor: This book review, of the novel Saraband for Dead Lovers by Helen de Guerry Simpson, is an extract from the “New novels” section published in the The Australasian (Melbourne, Vic.), 27 April 1935.] New novels The unhappy married life and lonely and terrible fate … [Read more...] about New novels [book review of “Saraband for Dead Lovers” by Helen Simpson, 27 April 1935]
New novels [book review of “Earth’s Quality” by Winifred Birkett, 27 April 1935]
[Editor: This book review, of the novel Earth’s Quality by Winifred Birkett, is an extract from the “New novels” section published in the The Australasian (Melbourne, Vic.), 27 April 1935.] New novels A welcome addition to Australian fiction is “Earth’s Quality,” an ably … [Read more...] about New novels [book review of “Earth’s Quality” by Winifred Birkett, 27 April 1935]
New novels [book review of “Far Caravan” by E. V. Timms, 27 April 1935]
[Editor: This book review, of the novel Far Caravan by E. V. Timms, is an extract from the “New novels” section published in the The Australasian (Melbourne, Vic.), 27 April 1935.] New novels Times of turmoil in and around seventeenth-century Russia give well-taken … [Read more...] about New novels [book review of “Far Caravan” by E. V. Timms, 27 April 1935]
The Gould League of Bird Lovers of Victoria: Annual Membership Card [1935]
[Editor: This membership card, of the Gould League of Bird Lovers of Victoria, is dated 1935-36.] The Gould League of Bird Lovers of Victoria Annual Membership Card This is to Certify that ...... Mavis Perrin ...... is a Member of the League for the … [Read more...] about The Gould League of Bird Lovers of Victoria: Annual Membership Card [1935]
Armistice Day [poem by Ethel Martyr, 9 November 1935]
[Editor: This poem, by Grace Ethel Martyr (1888-1934), about Armistice Day (later known as Remembrance Day), was published in The Australasian (Melbourne, Vic.), 9 November 1935.] Armistice Day By Ethel Martyr From far away the dying drone of drums In fading faint … [Read more...] about Armistice Day [poem by Ethel Martyr, 9 November 1935]
Slangwidge! [poem by “Stretcher Bearer”, 1935]
[Editor: This poem, by “Stretcher Bearer”, was published in The Western Mail (Perth, WA), 10 January 1935. The poem is apparently about some Australian soldiers on convalescent leave in England during the First World War (1914-1918).] Slangwidge! Convalescent but flighty … [Read more...] about Slangwidge! [poem by “Stretcher Bearer”, 1935]
The Dog on the Tucker Box [“Bill the Bullocky” poem, 16 May 1935]
[Editor: This item is an extract from the “Out among the People” section, published in The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA), 16 May 1935. It features a poem, “Bill the Bullocky”, which mentions the dog on the tucker box (of Gundagai fame).] The Dog on the Tucker Box Mr. Frank … [Read more...] about The Dog on the Tucker Box [“Bill the Bullocky” poem, 16 May 1935]
Out among the People [column extracts, 16 May 1935]
[Editor: These items are extracts from the “Out among the People” section, published in The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA), 16 May 1935.] Out among the People By Vox The death in England of Mr. Arthur Lungley at the age of 88 reminded Mr. Albert Cope to tell me yesterday … [Read more...] about Out among the People [column extracts, 16 May 1935]
Memories & Musings [by “M” (P. I. O’Leary), 13 June 1935]
[Editor: The “Memories & Musings” column, written by “M” (P. I. O’Leary), published in The Advocate (Melbourne, Vic.), 13 June 1935. Included are some comments on Henry Lawson and Mrs. Aeneas Gunn.] Memories & Musings Tasmania’s acting premier. Mr. E. Dwyer Gray, acting … [Read more...] about Memories & Musings [by “M” (P. I. O’Leary), 13 June 1935]
Delightful sonnets [book review, 16 March 1935]
[Editor: This review of Love Redeemed (by William Baylebridge) is from the “Leaves from latest books” column, published in The Mail (Adelaide, SA), 16 March 1935.] Delightful sonnets So well were William Baylebridge’s sonnets received when published in 1919 that he has … [Read more...] about Delightful sonnets [book review, 16 March 1935]
Dusk [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in The Singing Garden (1935).] Dusk Now is the healing, quiet hour that fills This gay, green world with peace and grateful rest. Where lately over opalescent hills The blood of slain Day reddened all the west, Now … [Read more...] about Dusk [poem by C. J. Dennis]
The quiet hour [story by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This story by C. J. Dennis was published in The Singing Garden (1935).] The quiet hour I have found in this Australian scene, of mountain and forest, of shaded creek and fern-filled gully, of cultivated gardens bordered by the virgin bush, much quiet peace and … [Read more...] about The quiet hour [story by C. J. Dennis]
Promise of Spring [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in The Singing Garden (1935).] Promise of Spring Spring surely must be near. High overhead The kind blue heavens bend to timbers tall; And here, this morning, is the picture spread That I have learned to love the best of … [Read more...] about Promise of Spring [poem by C. J. Dennis]
The Magpie [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in The Singing Garden (1935).] The Magpie “CalLOG’alloo-ay!” On a windy day. Perched on a tree-top high I pour my notes from a valiant throat; For cock o’ the walk am I! Defiant, loud, superbly proud, My song soars to … [Read more...] about The Magpie [poem by C. J. Dennis]
The Pink-breasted Robin [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in The Singing Garden (1935).] The Pink-breasted Robin A fairy out of fairyland, I flit On visits rare Into your garden and your heart, to sit And charm you there. Tiny and trusting for one winter day; And then … [Read more...] about The Pink-breasted Robin [poem by C. J. Dennis]
The Yellow Robin [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in The Singing Garden (1935).] The Yellow Robin I’m the friendliest of them all, When winter comes; Daily at your door I call Begging crumbs. Clinging sideways to a stake, Eloquent appeal I make. “Spare a scrap for … [Read more...] about The Yellow Robin [poem by C. J. Dennis]
The Crow (Australian Raven) [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in The Singing Garden (1935).] The Crow (Australian Raven) A low-living fellow, I haven’t a friend; My heart, like my habit, is black; My nature is “yellow”; my greed has no end, And every virtue I lack. The aerial … [Read more...] about The Crow (Australian Raven) [poem by C. J. Dennis]