[Editor: This is a chapter from The Story of the Eureka Stockade by John Lynch.] V The Fight It was at this critical juncture, when men’s minds were seething with passion, that another hunting raid was got up, and carried out with so many incidents of undisguised … [Read more...] about Chapter 5 [The Story of the Eureka Stockade, by John Lynch]
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Chapter 4 [The Story of the Eureka Stockade, by John Lynch]
[Editor: This is a chapter from The Story of the Eureka Stockade by John Lynch.] IV The Hon. Peter Lalor Having thus far sketched, as briefly as the nature of the subject would permit, the sequence of events from the beginning of the agitation for reform at Bendigo … [Read more...] about Chapter 4 [The Story of the Eureka Stockade, by John Lynch]
Chapter 3 [The Story of the Eureka Stockade, by John Lynch]
[Editor: This is a chapter from The Story of the Eureka Stockade by John Lynch.] III A justification of the outbreak Turning next to the peace party, we discover a miscellaneous assortment. We admit that a large number of them shrank from strong measures in obedience … [Read more...] about Chapter 3 [The Story of the Eureka Stockade, by John Lynch]
Chapter 2 [The Story of the Eureka Stockade, by John Lynch]
[Editor: This is a chapter from The Story of the Eureka Stockade by John Lynch.] II The leaders The burning of Bentley’s hotel marks a distinct epoch, and synchronises with the beginning of the monster meetings. Minor meetings there had been frequently, in which choice … [Read more...] about Chapter 2 [The Story of the Eureka Stockade, by John Lynch]
Chapter 1 [The Story of the Eureka Stockade, by John Lynch]
[Editor: This is a chapter from The Story of the Eureka Stockade by John Lynch.] The Story of the Eureka Stockade I The causes of the outbreaks That epic incident in colonial history, known as the Eureka Stockade, has been already treated of so fully by the … [Read more...] about Chapter 1 [The Story of the Eureka Stockade, by John Lynch]
Foreword [The Story of the Eureka Stockade, by John Lynch]
[Editor: This is a chapter from The Story of the Eureka Stockade by John Lynch.] Foreword This is a first-hand — but little known account of Eureka, written by John Lynch, who was one of Peter Lalor’s captains in the Eureka Stockade. He wrote his story of the insurrection … [Read more...] about Foreword [The Story of the Eureka Stockade, by John Lynch]
Foreword [to “Gumtops” by L. F. Giblin]
[Editor: This foreword by L. F. Giblin was published in Gumtops (1935).] Foreword Some individuality of character and habit have developed in Australia in the last 150 years, and the face of nature has always had an unique distinction. But this individuality and … [Read more...] about Foreword [to “Gumtops” by L. F. Giblin]
Preface [Verses Popular and Humorous, by Henry Lawson]
[Editor: This preface by Henry Lawson was published in Verses Popular and Humorous, 1900.] Preface My acknowledgments of the courtesy of the editors and proprietors of the newspapers in which most of these verses were first published are due and are gratefully discharged … [Read more...] about Preface [Verses Popular and Humorous, by Henry Lawson]
Madame Nellie Melba [by Henry Frederic Reddall, 1894]
[Editor: A biographical article about Nellie Melba, published in Songs That Never Die, by Henry Frederic Reddall, 1894.] Madame Nellie Melba. Of all the talented and charming prime donne who delight the eyes and ears of the American public, Madame Melba is, without doubt, … [Read more...] about Madame Nellie Melba [by Henry Frederic Reddall, 1894]
V. Beulah [biography of Philip Durham Lorimer]
[Editor: This is part 5 of the biography of Philip Durham Lorimer, written by Edward Augustus Petherick, which was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] V. Beulah Parramatta, literally ‘head of the waters,’ a few miles … [Read more...] about V. Beulah [biography of Philip Durham Lorimer]
IV. The Delectable Mountains [biography of Philip Durham Lorimer]
[Editor: This is part 4 of the biography of Philip Durham Lorimer, written by Edward Augustus Petherick, which was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] IV. The Delectable Mountains By Christmas, Philip had travelled back … [Read more...] about IV. The Delectable Mountains [biography of Philip Durham Lorimer]
III. The Pilgrimage [biography of Philip Durham Lorimer]
[Editor: This is part 3 of the biography of Philip Durham Lorimer, written by Edward Augustus Petherick, which was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] III. The Pilgrimage It is the winter of 1884 ; the wanderer is on the … [Read more...] about III. The Pilgrimage [biography of Philip Durham Lorimer]
II. Vanity Fair [biography of Philip Durham Lorimer]
[Editor: This is part 2 of the biography of Philip Durham Lorimer, written by Edward Augustus Petherick, which was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] II. Vanity Fair From his early youth, Philip had a decided taste for … [Read more...] about II. Vanity Fair [biography of Philip Durham Lorimer]
I. The wilderness [biography of Philip Durham Lorimer]
[Editor: This is part 1 of the biography of Philip Durham Lorimer, written by Edward Augustus Petherick, which was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901.] I. The wilderness Crossing the border into Queensland, he proceeded … [Read more...] about I. The wilderness [biography of Philip Durham Lorimer]
Biographical sketch [biography of Philip Durham Lorimer]
[Editor: This is the introductory section in the biography of Philip Durham Lorimer, written by Edward Augustus Petherick, which was published in Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901. Following the introductory section were five parts to the … [Read more...] about Biographical sketch [biography of Philip Durham Lorimer]
Prefatory note [Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet]
[Editor: This is the preface to Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet, 1901. The preface was written by Charlotte Russell, sister of Philip Durham Lorimer.] Prefatory note This little volume has been printed for circulation among my brother … [Read more...] about Prefatory note [Songs and Verses by Philip Durham Lorimer: An Australian Bush Poet]
Glossary [for Backblock Ballads and Other Verses, by C.J. Dennis]
[Editor: This glossary by C.J. Dennis was published in Backblock Ballads and Other Verses (1913).] Glossary. For the use of the thoroughly genteel. Ar, an exclamation expressive of surprise, sorrow, joy, contempt, pity, etc., according to the manner of utterance. Back … [Read more...] about Glossary [for Backblock Ballads and Other Verses, by C.J. Dennis]
Chapter 100 [The Eureka Stockade, by Raffaello Carboni, 1855]
[Editor: This is a chapter from The Eureka Stockade by Raffaello Carboni. A glossary has been provided to explain various words and phrases that may be unfamiliar to modern readers.] C. Wanted — stuff, anyhow, for the last chapter. If The Age, always foremost in the … [Read more...] about Chapter 100 [The Eureka Stockade, by Raffaello Carboni, 1855]
Chapter 99 [The Eureka Stockade, by Raffaello Carboni, 1855]
[Editor: This is a chapter from The Eureka Stockade by Raffaello Carboni. A glossary has been provided to explain various words and phrases that may be unfamiliar to modern readers.] XCIX. Suppose I give now the kind (!) answer from Police-inspector Henry Foster! it will … [Read more...] about Chapter 99 [The Eureka Stockade, by Raffaello Carboni, 1855]
Chapter 98 [The Eureka Stockade, by Raffaello Carboni, 1855]
[Editor: This is a chapter from The Eureka Stockade by Raffaello Carboni. A glossary has been provided to explain various words and phrases that may be unfamiliar to modern readers.] XCVIII. Sunt tempora nostra! That is the following from Toorak. “Colonial … [Read more...] about Chapter 98 [The Eureka Stockade, by Raffaello Carboni, 1855]
Chapter 97 [The Eureka Stockade, by Raffaello Carboni, 1855]
[Editor: This is a chapter from The Eureka Stockade by Raffaello Carboni. A glossary has been provided to explain various words and phrases that may be unfamiliar to modern readers.] XCVII. The end of men whose word is their bond. (Per favour of The Times.) “On the … [Read more...] about Chapter 97 [The Eureka Stockade, by Raffaello Carboni, 1855]
Chapter 96 [The Eureka Stockade, by Raffaello Carboni, 1855]
[Editor: This is a chapter from The Eureka Stockade by Raffaello Carboni. A glossary has been provided to explain various words and phrases that may be unfamiliar to modern readers.] XCVI. Est modus in rebus: sunt certi denique fines, quos ultrae, Citraque nequit … [Read more...] about Chapter 96 [The Eureka Stockade, by Raffaello Carboni, 1855]
Chapter 95 [The Eureka Stockade, by Raffaello Carboni, 1855]
[Editor: This is a chapter from The Eureka Stockade by Raffaello Carboni. A glossary has been provided to explain various words and phrases that may be unfamiliar to modern readers.] XCV. Qui potest capere capiat. ELECTION. OLD SPOT, BAKERY-HILL, … [Read more...] about Chapter 95 [The Eureka Stockade, by Raffaello Carboni, 1855]
Chapter 94 [The Eureka Stockade, by Raffaello Carboni, 1855]
[Editor: This is a chapter from The Eureka Stockade by Raffaello Carboni. A glossary has been provided to explain various words and phrases that may be unfamiliar to modern readers.] [Editor: The quotation, beginning “And I proposed”, was placed on its own inset area on the … [Read more...] about Chapter 94 [The Eureka Stockade, by Raffaello Carboni, 1855]
Chapter 92-93 [The Eureka Stockade, by Raffaello Carboni, 1855]
[Editor: This is a chapter from The Eureka Stockade by Raffaello Carboni. A glossary has been provided to explain various words and phrases that may be unfamiliar to modern readers. Carboni combined two chapters, XCII & XCIII (92 and 93), into one. He indicated an intention to … [Read more...] about Chapter 92-93 [The Eureka Stockade, by Raffaello Carboni, 1855]