[Editor: A poem by George Essex Evans, in honour of the poet Brunton Stephens, who died on 29 June 1902. Published in The Brisbane Courier, 1 July 1902.] Brunton Stephens. The gentle heart that hated wrong, The courage that all ills withstood, The seeing eye, the mighty … [Read more...] about Brunton Stephens [poem by George Essex Evans, 1 July 1902]
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Nation Builders [poem by George Essex Evans, 20 May 1898]
[Editor: A poem by George Essex Evans.] Nation Builders. A handful of workers seeking the star of a strong intent — A handful of heroes scattered to conquer a continent. — Thirst and fever and famine, drought, and ruin, and flood, And the bones that bleach on the … [Read more...] about Nation Builders [poem by George Essex Evans, 20 May 1898]
Mick Dooley’s Pants [poem by George Essex Evans]
[Editor: This poem by George Essex Evans was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] Mick Dooley’s Pants. They brought a boy from Tallaran to run Mick Dooley’s tracks ; They yarded him the fastest blood among the station cracks ; With moles and shirt and sloucher hat … [Read more...] about Mick Dooley’s Pants [poem by George Essex Evans]
Eland’s River [poem by George Essex Evans, 3 August 1901]
[Editor: A poem by George Essex Evans about the Battle of Eland’s River (South Africa) in August 1900. Published in The Argus, 3 August 1901.] Eland’s River. 4th to 16th August, 1900. This engagement has been described by English officers as the most gallant fight of … [Read more...] about Eland’s River [poem by George Essex Evans, 3 August 1901]