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* Contents derived from the
Sydney,
New South Wales,:Pinchgut Press
, 1953 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
- Introduction, single work criticism (p. 7-14)
-
Botany Bayi"Away with all whimsical bubbles of air,",
single work
poetry
(p. 23)
Note: Published under the name R. B.
-
Sydney Cove
A Fulfilled Prophecy
Visit of Hope to Sydney Cove
Visit of Hope to Sydney Cove Near Botany Bayi"Where Sydney Cove, her lucid bosom swells,",
single work
poetry
(p. 24)
Note: With title: Visit of Hope to Sydney Cove
- Colonial Nomenclaturei"'Twas said of Greece two thousand years ago,", extract poetry (p. 26-27)
-
Colonial Nomenclaturei"'Twas said of Greece two thousand years ago,",
single work
poetry
satire
A satire on Governor Macquarie's propensity to name buildings and geographical landmarks after himself.
- Seizure of the Cyprus Brig in Recherche Bay, Aug. 1829i"Come all you sons of Freedom, a chorus join with me,", single work poetry (p. 27-28)
- From 'Australia', extract poetry (p. 28-29)
- Hail South Australiai"Hail South Australia! blessed clime,", single work poetry humour (p. 29-30)
- The Price of Freedomi"They tell us that freedom's a holiday dress,", single work poetry (p. 30)
- Song of the Squatters Songs of the Squattersi"The Commissioner bet me a pony - I won,", single work poetry (p. 31-32)
- Pale am I, Witnessing the Thousand Illsi"Pale am I, witnessing the thousand ills", single work poetry (p. 32)
- The Bard of Humanityi"The ever-influencing Bard is one", single work poetry (p. 32)
- True and False Gloryi"How long shall splendid guilt mankind deceive?", single work poetry (p. 33)
- The Tree of Liberty : A Song for the Futurei"We'll plant a Tree of Liberty", single work poetry (p. 33-34)
- Our Coming Countrymeni"England's poor, who wanderers be", extract poetry (p. 34-35)
-
The Old Bark Huti"Oh, my name is Bob the swagman, and I'll have you understand",
single work
poetry
(p. 35-7)
Note: First line: 'Oh, my name is Bob the Swagman, before you all I stand,'.
- Jimmy Sago, Jackarooi"If you want a situation, I'll just tell you the plan", single work poetry (p. 37-38)
- Untitledi"Oh! paradox most rare, most strange, and sad,", single work poetry (p. 40)
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The Disappointed New Chumi"When a swellish young new chum arrives in Australia,",
single work
poetry
(p. 41)
Note: Author's name corrected on page 198.
- The Old Chum's Musings : Suggested by the Commencement of the Geelong and Melbourne Railway, September 20th, 1858i"Not long ago, and down the Barwon's stream,", single work poetry (p. 41)
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Works about this Work
-
Industrial Song and Folksong
2009
single work
criticism
— Appears in: Australian Folklore , November no. 24 2009; (p. 86-100) 'This essay explores the relationship between folksong in its classic state and songs and poems that report and describe life in industrial society - Industrial Songs. It also considers the tradition of industrial song in Australia, and finds it as important a strand as the bush tradition.' (p. 86) -
Short Views
1955
single work
review
— Appears in: Southerly , vol. 16 no. 2 1955; (p. 102-104)
— Review of No Barrier 1953 single work novel ; Freedom on the Wallaby : Poems of the Australian People 1953 anthology poetry -
[Review] Freedom on the Wallaby : Poems of the Australian People
1954
single work
review
— Appears in: Meanjin , Autumn vol. 13 no. 1 1954; (p. 146-147)
— Review of Freedom on the Wallaby : Poems of the Australian People 1953 anthology poetry -
Introduction
1953
single work
criticism
— Appears in: Freedom on the Wallaby : Poems of the Australian People 1953; (p. 7-14)
-
Short Views
1955
single work
review
— Appears in: Southerly , vol. 16 no. 2 1955; (p. 102-104)
— Review of No Barrier 1953 single work novel ; Freedom on the Wallaby : Poems of the Australian People 1953 anthology poetry -
[Review] Freedom on the Wallaby : Poems of the Australian People
1954
single work
review
— Appears in: Meanjin , Autumn vol. 13 no. 1 1954; (p. 146-147)
— Review of Freedom on the Wallaby : Poems of the Australian People 1953 anthology poetry -
Industrial Song and Folksong
2009
single work
criticism
— Appears in: Australian Folklore , November no. 24 2009; (p. 86-100) 'This essay explores the relationship between folksong in its classic state and songs and poems that report and describe life in industrial society - Industrial Songs. It also considers the tradition of industrial song in Australia, and finds it as important a strand as the bush tradition.' (p. 86) -
Introduction
1953
single work
criticism
— Appears in: Freedom on the Wallaby : Poems of the Australian People 1953; (p. 7-14)
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