[Editor: A broadsheet song about the transportation of convicts to Australia. Published by J. Evans of London, between 1780 and 1812.] Justices and Old Bailey. Evans, Printer, Long lane, London Here’s adieu to your judges and juries, Justices and Old Bailey … [Read more...] about Justices and Old Bailey [song, circa 1780-1812]
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Clancy’s Reply [poem by Thomas Gerald Clancy, 1897]
[Editor: This poem, allegedly written by “Clancy” (Thomas Gerald Clancy), was composed as a reply to Banjo Paterson’s poem, “Clancy of the Overflow” It is believed to have been written in 1897.] Clancy’s Reply ’Neath the star-spangled dome Of my Austral home, When … [Read more...] about Clancy’s Reply [poem by Thomas Gerald Clancy, 1897]
Love in a Cottage [poem by Daniel Deniehy, 1909 (first published 1847)]
[Editor: A poem by Daniel Deniehy.] Love in a Cottage A cottage small be mine, with porch Enwreathed with ivy green, And brightsome flowers with dew-filled bells, ’Mid brown old wattles seen. And one to wait at shut of eve, With eyes as fountain clear. And braided … [Read more...] about Love in a Cottage [poem by Daniel Deniehy, 1909 (first published 1847)]
Ned Kelly was a Gentleman [poem, 1940s]
[Editor: A poem regarding Ned Kelly. Believed to have been written during the Second World War, when Australia was at war with the Japanese (1941-1945); possibly composed around the time of the battle of Milne Bay (August-September 1942).] Ned Kelly was a Gentleman Ned … [Read more...] about Ned Kelly was a Gentleman [poem, 1940s]