[Editor: This essay by Norman L. Beurle was published in The Ballarat Star, 21 March 1901; it was the winning entry in the essay section of the Ballarat literary competition in October 1900.] The effect of religion on the formation of character. (A first prize essay, … [Read more...] about The effect of religion on the formation of character [essay by Norman L. Beurle, 21 March 1901]
Norman L. Beurle (1876-1931) (author)
Not disheartened [letter from Norman L. Beurle, 23 October 1920]
[Editor: This letter from Norman L. Beurle was published in The Argus (Melbourne), 23 October 1920. The Rev. Beurle was a campaigner in the temperance movement; this letter was written regarding the “local option” referenda held in Victoria on 21 October 1920.] Not … [Read more...] about Not disheartened [letter from Norman L. Beurle, 23 October 1920]
Love the Dreamer [poem by Norman L. Beurle, 29 September 1900]
[Editor: This poem by Norman L. Beurle was published in The Australasian (Melbourne), 29 September 1900.] Love, the Dreamer. Love, the Dreamer, came to me One fair day in early spring;. Whispered, “Follow,” then each tree Laughed in joyous blossoming; Then the breath … [Read more...] about Love the Dreamer [poem by Norman L. Beurle, 29 September 1900]
Prayer to the West [poem by Norman L. Beurle, 11 August 1900]
[Editor: This poem by Norman L. Beurle was published in The Australasian (Melbourne), 11 August 1900.] Prayer to the West. Breeze of the Western World. Soft, like a dream-wind, blow; Caress the swelling sails unfurled; My love with thee doth go. Waves of the Western … [Read more...] about Prayer to the West [poem by Norman L. Beurle, 11 August 1900]
The Children [poem by Norman L. Beurle, 12 May 1900]
[Editor: This poem by Norman L. Beurle was published in The Weekly Times (Melbourne), 12 May 1900.] The Children. (To my old scholars.) Away in the city, years ago, I made me friends of the boys and girls; I warmed my heart in the golden glow Of smiling faces and … [Read more...] about The Children [poem by Norman L. Beurle, 12 May 1900]
Absence [poem by Norman L. Beurle, 17 February 1900]
[Editor: This poem by Norman L. Beurle was published in The Australasian (Melbourne), 17 February 1900.] Absence. I hear thy voice in whispered song of bird, In every note of spring’s returning lay, In every echo that the cliffs have heard From those white rollers in … [Read more...] about Absence [poem by Norman L. Beurle, 17 February 1900]
An Australian Greeting [poem by Norman L. Beurle, 26 October 1899]
[Editor: This patriotic poem by Norman L. Beurle was published in The Herald (Melbourne), 26 October 1899. This poem was written at the time of the Boer War (South Africa, 1899-1902).] An Australian Greeting. Scent of October flowers, Breath of the Austral plains, Speed … [Read more...] about An Australian Greeting [poem by Norman L. Beurle, 26 October 1899]
To The Motherland [poem by Norman L. Beurle, 13 October 1899]
[Editor: This patriotic poem by Norman L. Beurle was published in The Herald (Melbourne), 13 October 1899. This poem was written at the time of the Boer War (South Africa, 1899-1902).] To Thy Motherland. Mother of the Hundred Sons, Hand-in-hand to-day; Hear us, o’er … [Read more...] about To The Motherland [poem by Norman L. Beurle, 13 October 1899]
The Love of Christ [poem by Norman L. Beurle, 5 October 1895]
[Editor: This poem by Norman L. Beurle was published in The Weekly Times (Melbourne), 5 October 1895.] The Love of Christ. To know the love of Christ, O wondrous joy, The deep abiding gladness it imparts; The ceaseless anthem of harmonious praise, The boundless bliss … [Read more...] about The Love of Christ [poem by Norman L. Beurle, 5 October 1895]
The Dew [poem by Norman L. Beurle, 24 August 1895]
[Editor: This poem by Norman L. Beurle was published in The Weekly Times (Melbourne), 24 August 1895.] The Dew. Cometh the dew like the blessing of eve, O’er the tired earth spells of comfort to weave; Bringeth it joy to the flow’rets forlorn, Drooping their heads till … [Read more...] about The Dew [poem by Norman L. Beurle, 24 August 1895]
A Twilight Song [poem, 9 March 1901]
[Editor: This poem by Norman L. Beurle was published in The Australasian (Melbourne), 9 March 1901.] A Twilight Song When the birds awake in the morning, And the dew is on the grass, There comes a tremulous whisper, As the fading shadows pass. And I listen, hoping, … [Read more...] about A Twilight Song [poem, 9 March 1901]