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Issue Details: First known date: 1902... 1902 The Poetical Works of Brunton Stephens
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Contents

* Contents derived from the Sydney, New South Wales,:Angus and Robertson , 1902 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
Psalm XCi"O God, the everlasting One,", J. Brunton Stephens , single work poetry (p. 79 - 81)
An Australian Anthemi"Maker of Earth and Sea,", J. Brunton Stephens , single work poetry (p. 82 - 83)
Note: With title: Australian Anthem
An Australian Anthemi"Maker of Earth and Sea,", J. Brunton Stephens , single work poetry (p. 84 - 85)
Note: With title: Australian Anthem : Later Version
The Midnight Axei"The red sky sank as the Sergeant rode", J. Brunton Stephens , single work poetry (p. 86 - 102)
Note: In four numbered parts
Opening Hymni"While nations joining gifts", J. Brunton Stephens , single work poetry (p. 103 - 104)
Johnsonian Addressi"'Let observation with extensive view", J. Brunton Stephens , single work poetry (p. 105 - 109)
For My Sakei"'Inasmuch as ye gave ear unto the sighing", J. Brunton Stephens , single work poetry (p. 110 - 111)
The Famine in Irelandi"They shall not perish! Not if help can save", J. Brunton Stephens , single work poetry (p. 112 - 114)
Note: With title: The Famine in Ireland : 1879-80
A Historical Problem : An Episode in the History of Ancient Persiai"King Ahasuerus in his palace at Shu-Shan", J. Brunton Stephens , single work poetry humour (p. 115 - 119)
Note:

Author's note: 'Read at a Smoke Concert* given in honour of General Sir Henry Wylie Norman, G.C.B., by the Officers of the Civil Service, in the Centennial Hall, Brisbane, on 3rd October, 1893.

*The Concert was given on the occasion of the withdrawal by Sir Henry Norman of his acceptance of the appointment of Governor-General of India, and after the announcement of his intention to retain to the end of his term the governorship of Queensland, and was substituted for a Farewell Concert, at which, when his departure for India was in prospect, he had promised to attend.'

'Our Hope'i"A wind-borne shred of that mysterious scroll", J. Brunton Stephens , single work poetry (p. 120 - 122)
My Chinee Cooki"They who say the bush is dull are not so very far astray,", J. Brunton Stephens , single work poetry (p. 123 - 128)
My Other Chinee Cooki"Yes, I got another Johnny; but he was to Number One", J. Brunton Stephens , single work poetry humour (p. 129 - 133)
The Squatter's Baccy Faminei"In blackest gloom he cursed his lot;", J. Brunton Stephens , single work poetry humour (p. 134 - 136)
Off the Tracki"Oh where the deuce is the track, the track?", J. Brunton Stephens , single work poetry humour (p. 137 - 139)
Drought and Doctrinei"Come, take the tenner, doctor...Yes, I know the bill says 'five'", J. Brunton Stephens , single work poetry (p. 140 - 145)
Marsupial Billi"It was the time when geese despond,", J. Brunton Stephens , single work poetry humour children's
While illicitly smoking his father's meerschaum, Bill is grabbed by a kangaroo who takes him to court, where he is saved from execution through the intervention of the boss kangaroo's daughter and his own faithful dog. (Stella Lees and Pam Macintyre The Oxford Companion to Australian Children's Literature (1993): 401).
 (p. 146-170)
Note:
  • In two sections.
  • A note at the end of Poetical Works suggests that 'Marsupial Bill' is based on a supposedly true story.
A Piccaninnyi"Lo by the "humpy" door, a smockless Venus!", J. Brunton Stephens , single work poetry (p. 171 - 175)
To a Black Gini"Daughter of Eve draw near - I would behold thee.", J. Brunton Stephens , single work poetry (p. 176 - 180)
A Man and a Brotheri"Chieftain, enter my verandah,", S. , single work poetry satire (p. 181 - 185)
Note: With title: New Chum and Old Monarch
The Headless Trooperi"No; not another step, for all", J. Brunton Stephens , single work poetry humour (p. 186 - 197)
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