[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in The Singing Garden (1935).] Morning Glory Singing morning has begun. Where the wooded ranges run To far summits, there the snow Lingers yet. But down below In the quiet, green-girt places, Where full many a swift … [Read more...] about Morning Glory [poem by C. J. Dennis]
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Green Walls [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in The Singing Garden (1935).] Green Walls I love all gum-trees well. But, best of all, I love the tough old warriors that tower About these lawns, to make a great green wall And guard, like sentries, this exotic … [Read more...] about Green Walls [poem by C. J. Dennis]
Forest Sanctuary [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in The Singing Garden (1935).] Forest Sanctuary Seek you sorely, for a space, Respite from the world’s dull fretting? Come then to a secret place — Man’s entanglements forgetting — Deep within the forest dreaming, Deep … [Read more...] about Forest Sanctuary [poem by C. J. Dennis]
The Way of the Vandal [story by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This story by C. J. Dennis was published in The Singing Garden (1935).] The Way of the Vandal “Never kick a bird.” I was well on the way to middle-age before I became aware of that entirely humane maxim attributed to the dear old lady who sought to reprove a … [Read more...] about The Way of the Vandal [story by C. J. Dennis]
Dawn [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in The Singing Garden (1935).] Dawn Here in soft darkness where, the long watch thro’, Dreamless, my quiet garden slumbered well, Night’s soothing fingers, all adrip with dew, Crept in and out, to weave a mystic … [Read more...] about Dawn [poem by C. J. Dennis]
Foreword [to The Singing Garden, by J. McRae]
[Editor: This foreword by C. J. Dennis was published in The Singing Garden (1935).] Foreword The versatile C. J. Dennis has done it again! And this time he veritably couldn’t help it! For, after revealing himself as a great lover of mankind by his sympathetic presentation … [Read more...] about Foreword [to The Singing Garden, by J. McRae]
The Singing Garden [by C. J. Dennis, 1935]
[Editor: This book by C. J. Dennis was published in 1935. The contents of the book are divided into four sections, one for each season; included in each section is a sub-section of poetry entitled “Songs of Bush Birds”.] The Singing Garden By C. J. … [Read more...] about The Singing Garden [by C. J. Dennis, 1935]
Swagging terms [28 February 1935]
[Editor: Some information about slang used by swagmen; from the “So They Say” column, published in The Queenslander, 28 February 1935.] Swagging terms For the many descriptive terms bush travellers have for carrying the swag, there are simple, and in most cases … [Read more...] about Swagging terms [28 February 1935]
The “Sundowner” [by Gladys Johns, 4 April 1935]
[Editor: Published in The Sydney Morning Herald, 4 April 1935.] The “Sundowner.” When I first saw him he was loitering in the shade of an old gum tree — his swag, his billy, and his dog. As I passed, I nodded in the friendly bush fashion. “Good-day,” he said. “Kind … [Read more...] about The “Sundowner” [by Gladys Johns, 4 April 1935]
What “Dryblower” said: The Aliens [poem by “Dryblower” Murphy, 17 November 1935]
[Editor: A poem by “Dryblower” Murphy, published in the “Verse and Worse” column in The Sunday Times, 17 November 1935.] What “Dryblower” said. The following poem, written by “Dryblower” a long way over 30 years ago, is as true to-day as then. The slow, insidious creep-in … [Read more...] about What “Dryblower” said: The Aliens [poem by “Dryblower” Murphy, 17 November 1935]
First overland telegraph [chapter 53 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This is chapter 53 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 30 June 1935.] The story of Australia — LIII First overland telegraph Prior to the year 1872 our only communication with Europe was by means of the Peninsular and … [Read more...] about First overland telegraph [chapter 53 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
The Eureka rebellion: Diggers take up arms against police and military [chapter 52 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This is chapter 52 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 23 June 1935.] The story of Australia — LII The Eureka rebellion Diggers take up arms against police and military The refusal of Governor Hotham to release the … [Read more...] about The Eureka rebellion: Diggers take up arms against police and military [chapter 52 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
Digger hunting on the goldfields [chapter 51 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This is chapter 51 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 16 June 1935.] The story of Australia. — LI Digger hunting on the goldfields During the three years which passed since the discovery of gold in 1851 the … [Read more...] about Digger hunting on the goldfields [chapter 51 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
The Ballarat gold rush of 1851 [chapter 50 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This is chapter 50 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 9 June 1935.] The story of Australia — L. The Ballarat gold rush of 1851 At the beginning of 1851 Victoria was merely a pastoral settlement, with a population of … [Read more...] about The Ballarat gold rush of 1851 [chapter 50 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
Discovery of gold [chapter 49 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This is chapter 49 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 2 June 1935, p. 29.] The story of Australia — XLIX Discovery of gold The year 1851 is especially memorable in the annals of Australia, as it marks the discovery … [Read more...] about Discovery of gold [chapter 49 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
First settlement on the Brisbane River [chapter 48 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This is chapter 48 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 26 May 1935.] The story of Australia — XLVIII. First settlement on the Brisbane River John Oxley’s report of his explorations, in which he recommended Moreton Bay … [Read more...] about First settlement on the Brisbane River [chapter 48 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
Redcliffe chosen for first settlement [chapter 47 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This is chapter 47 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 19 May 1935.] The story of Australia — XLVII. Redcliffe chosen for first settlement Matthew Flinders was again destined to visit the coast of Queensland. His work … [Read more...] about Redcliffe chosen for first settlement [chapter 47 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
Troublesome times in South Australia [chapter 46 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This is chapter 46 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 12 May 1935.] The story of Australia — XLVI Troublesome times in South Australia It has already been mentioned that Sir John Hindmarsh, the first Governor of … [Read more...] about Troublesome times in South Australia [chapter 46 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
The settlement of South Australia [chapter 45 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This is chapter 45 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 5 May 1935.] The story of Australia — XLV The settlement of South Australia Little was known of the interior of South Australia until 1829, when Charles Sturt … [Read more...] about The settlement of South Australia [chapter 45 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
The founding of township of Melbourne [chapter 44 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This is chapter 44 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 28 April 1935.] The story of Australia — XLIV The founding of township of Melbourne While John Batman was busily engaged in advancing the claims of the territory … [Read more...] about The founding of township of Melbourne [chapter 44 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
The settlement of Port Phillip [chapter 43 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This is chapter 43 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 21 April 1935.] The story of Australia — XLIII The settlement of Port Phillip Victoria, the smallest State in the Commonwealth, formed up to the middle of 1851 a … [Read more...] about The settlement of Port Phillip [chapter 43 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
Difficulties of settlement in Western Australia [chapter 42 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This is chapter 42 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 14 April 1935.] The story of Australia — XLII Difficulties of settlement in Western Australia From the first things did not go well with the new settlement formed … [Read more...] about Difficulties of settlement in Western Australia [chapter 42 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
The settlement of Western Australia [chapter 41 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This is chapter 41 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 7 April 1935.] The story of Australia — XLI The settlement of Western Australia It was rather a curious fact that when Sir Ralph Darling became Governor of New … [Read more...] about The settlement of Western Australia [chapter 41 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
Tasmania as a penal settlement [chapter 40 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This is chapter 40 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 31 March 1935.] The story of Australia — XL Tasmania as a penal settlement Governor Arthur was recalled in 1836, and Sir John Franklin, the great Arctic explorer, … [Read more...] about Tasmania as a penal settlement [chapter 40 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
Settlement of Tasmania: Early bushrangers: Hostile Blacks [chapter 39 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This is chapter 39 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 24 March 1935.] The story of Australia — XXXIX Settlement of Tasmania Early bushrangers: Hostile Blacks Colonel David Collins, the first Governor of Tasmania, … [Read more...] about Settlement of Tasmania: Early bushrangers: Hostile Blacks [chapter 39 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]