[Editor: This is chapter 38 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 17 March 1935.] The story of Australia — XXXVIII Foundation of Tasmania Convicts sent from mainland For some years after the arrival of the first fleet (1788) … [Read more...] about Foundation of Tasmania: Convicts sent from mainland [chapter 38 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
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Three notable explorers: Gregory, Warburton, and Giles [chapter 37 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This is chapter 37 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 10 March 1935.] The story of Australia. — XXXVII Three notable explorers Gregory, Warburton, and Giles A. C. Gregory — X Sir Augustus Charles Gregory was … [Read more...] about Three notable explorers: Gregory, Warburton, and Giles [chapter 37 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
Forrest’s second and third expeditions [chapter 36 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This is chapter 36 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 3 March 1935.] The story of Australia — XXXVI. Forrest’s second and third expeditions John Forrest returned to Perth on August 6, 1869, and almost immediately was … [Read more...] about Forrest’s second and third expeditions [chapter 36 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
John Forrest’s first journey of exploration [chapter 35 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This is chapter 35 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 24 February 1935.] The story of Australia — XXXV. John Forrest’s first journey of exploration It was in connection with the ill-fated explorer, Leichhardt, that … [Read more...] about John Forrest’s first journey of exploration [chapter 35 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
Further efforts to find Burke and Wills [chapter 34 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This article, about attempts made to find and rescue the Burke and Wills expedition, is chapter 34 of “The story of Australia”, by Martin Hambleton, published in The Sunday Mail (Brisbane, Qld.), 17 February 1935.] The story of Australia. — XXXIV. Further efforts … [Read more...] about Further efforts to find Burke and Wills [chapter 34 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
Last scenes of Burke and Wills tragedy [chapter 33 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This article, about the Burke and Wills expedition, is chapter 33 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton, published in The Sunday Mail (Brisbane, Qld.), 10 February 1935.] The story of Australia — XXXIII Last scenes of Burke and Wills tragedy Burke … [Read more...] about Last scenes of Burke and Wills tragedy [chapter 33 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
A grim fight for life [chapter 32 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This article, about the Burke and Wills expedition, is chapter 32 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton, published in The Sunday Mail (Brisbane, Qld.), 3 February 1935.] The story of Australia — XXXII A grim fight for life On February 9, 1861, Burke … [Read more...] about A grim fight for life [chapter 32 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
Burke and Wills expedition [chapter 31 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This article, about the Burke and Wills expedition, is chapter 31 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton, published in The Sunday Mail (Brisbane, Qld.), 27 January 1935.] The story of Australia — XXXI Burke and Wills expedition In September, 1858, Mr. … [Read more...] about Burke and Wills expedition [chapter 31 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
Stuart’s journey across Australia [chapter 30 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This is chapter 30 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 20 January 1935.] The story of Australia — XXX Stuart’s journey across Australia In the year 1861 Stuart endeavoured to cross the continent from South to North, … [Read more...] about Stuart’s journey across Australia [chapter 30 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
Stuart reaches the centre of Australia [chapter 29 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This is chapter 29 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 13 January 1935.] The story of Australia — XXIX Stuart reaches the centre of Australia In the history of Australian exploration the name of John McDouall Stuart … [Read more...] about Stuart reaches the centre of Australia [chapter 29 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
Leichhardt’s journey to death [chapter 28 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This is chapter 28 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 6 January 1935.] The story of Australia — XXVIII. Leichhardt’s journey to death Encouraged by the success of his first expedition, Leichhardt had no difficulty in … [Read more...] about Leichhardt’s journey to death [chapter 28 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
The Days of Delight [poem by Rex Ingamells]
[Editor: This poem by Rex Ingamells was published in Gumtops (1935).] The Days of Delight Three old men In drear desolation, Shaking their heads In shrill conversation: “Gone!” cries one, “Forever!” another; “The days of delight They are gone,” wails the … [Read more...] about The Days of Delight [poem by Rex Ingamells]
By the Fire [poem by Rex Ingamells]
[Editor: This poem by Rex Ingamells was published in Gumtops (1935).] By the Fire The gentle drum of rain upon the roof Is sorrowful but comforting to sorrow; And its dim reverberations Soothe the night. I am sitting by the fire, Watching the warm raying of its … [Read more...] about By the Fire [poem by Rex Ingamells]
The Captive [poem by Rex Ingamells]
[Editor: This poem by Rex Ingamells was published in Gumtops (1935).] The Captive See the lion, see the tawny king, Stretched on grey cement, With unregarding, dreamy eyes, Calm and innocent. See those limbs, so lax and statuesque; See that quiet head; And view … [Read more...] about The Captive [poem by Rex Ingamells]
The Lady of Light [poem by Rex Ingamells]
[Editor: This poem by Rex Ingamells was published in Gumtops (1935).] The Lady of Light It is black outside the house to-night, Big ghouls hold captive the Lady of Light; A dungeon chink if she peep through, They drag her and beat her from earth-man’s view; Beat her … [Read more...] about The Lady of Light [poem by Rex Ingamells]
Sea-Things [poem by Rex Ingamells]
[Editor: This poem by Rex Ingamells was published in Gumtops (1935).] Sea-Things I love the sea. Oh, how I love the sea! All ocean things are magic things to me. I love the solitude of ocean days, When up above me billowed canvas sways; I love the spray-sweet … [Read more...] about Sea-Things [poem by Rex Ingamells]
Bully Hayes [poem by Rex Ingamells]
[Editor: This poem by Rex Ingamells was published in Gumtops (1935).] Bully Hayes Across the scintillating tropic sea, A barquentine, with snow-white awning spread And sparkling sails, before a breeze has sped To anchor by an island, gracefully. Superb canoes, … [Read more...] about Bully Hayes [poem by Rex Ingamells]
Fire Behind the Hills [poem by Rex Ingamells]
[Editor: This poem by Rex Ingamells was published in Gumtops (1935).] Fire Behind the Hills I saw a fire behind the hills in the night. Red and sinister was the glow; Slowly it grew till it silhouetted The gums of the crest-lines like demons in a row. There was … [Read more...] about Fire Behind the Hills [poem by Rex Ingamells]
In the Bush [poem by Rex Ingamells]
[Editor: This poem by Rex Ingamells was published in Gumtops (1935).] In the Bush Far is the city. For a sojourn brief, Heart-free, I sleep and wake and wander here, Where Time, the busy thief, Becomes a guileless charmer, A most sweet disarmer. Around the … [Read more...] about In the Bush [poem by Rex Ingamells]
The Mopoke [poem by Rex Ingamells]
[Editor: This poem by Rex Ingamells was published in Gumtops (1935).] The Mopoke When Night was come upon the bush With stars and mounting moon, And magpies drowsed aloft in leaves, Forgetting their glad tune; Then some nocturnal spirit spoke, Echoing clear and … [Read more...] about The Mopoke [poem by Rex Ingamells]
Laughing-Jacks [poem by Rex Ingamells]
[Editor: This poem by Rex Ingamells was published in Gumtops (1935).] Laughing-Jacks (Written after a Trip from Cobdogla to Morgan by Canoe) The laughing-jacks lurked on both banks to chide At our presumptuous little Odyssey; With sudden scornful outbursts to … [Read more...] about Laughing-Jacks [poem by Rex Ingamells]
By an Old Gum [poem by Rex Ingamells]
[Editor: This poem by Rex Ingamells was published in Gumtops (1935).] By an Old Gum With half-closed eyes I saw by an old gum Black gleaming-bodied men stalk shadowily To trap the kangaroo, then others come, Loud with the zest of wild corroboree. I saw men flashing in … [Read more...] about By an Old Gum [poem by Rex Ingamells]
Sale-Time [poem by Rex Ingamells]
[Editor: This poem by Rex Ingamells was published in Gumtops (1935).] Sale-Time There’s dust and loud cracking of whips On the hot dry plain: The stockmen are droving the cattle in To the sales again. The children will hurry from school, When their lessons are … [Read more...] about Sale-Time [poem by Rex Ingamells]
The Bullocky [poem by Rex Ingamells]
[Editor: This poem by Rex Ingamells was published in Gumtops (1935).] The Bullocky A bullocky came at noon, With his lumbering team and slow, Leaving behind a heavy cloud Of red-dust hanging low. Up over the ridge he came, In worn-out, dusty clothes, Cracking his … [Read more...] about The Bullocky [poem by Rex Ingamells]
Witchcrafts [poem by Rex Ingamells]
[Editor: This poem by Rex Ingamells was published in Gumtops (1935).] Witchcrafts My campfire embers greyly glow; I lie beneath a giant tree, Whose leaves and twigs plot with the stars To weave new witchcrafts over me. The cricket’s rapid “Chack-a-chack!” Shrills … [Read more...] about Witchcrafts [poem by Rex Ingamells]