[Editor: A song by P. F. Collins. Published as a single-sided song sheet, ca. 1901-1918.] Australia’s song Keep Australia White! You sons of young Australia, Come listen to my song, I’ll tell you a little story That won’t detain you long: We’ve had good statesmen … [Read more...] about Keep Australia White! [song by P. F. Collins, circa 1901-1918]
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Justices and Old Bailey [song, circa 1780-1812]
[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]
Clancy’s Reply [poem by Thomas Gerald Clancy, 1897]
[Editor: A poem by “Clancy” (Thomas Gerald Clancy), written as a reply to Banjo Paterson’s poem, “Clancy of the Overflow”.] Clancy’s Reply ’Neath the star-spangled dome Of my Austral home, When watching by the camp fire’s ruddy glow, Oft in the flickering blaze Is … [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]