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  2. "MEMORY" WOODFALL.

    The name of Woodfall is a landmark in the history of the Press. There were two Woodfall brothers, sons of a London printer, Henry Sampson Woodfall. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 1,106 words
  3. GEORGE STEPHENSON.

    Three characteristics which almost entirely account for George Stephenson's wonderful success were: an unwavering tenacity of purpose, a courage which never failed, even in ...

    Article : 1,410 words
  4. TRAVEL SKETCHES.

    Although I did not then anticipate that I should have the privilege twenty-five years later of revisiting Rome, it was with no less regret that I left that great city on April 16, ...

    Article : 1,195 words
  5. GIOTTO'S TOWER, FLORENCE.

    "The startling bell-tower Giotto reared" (Browning) is the glory of the city. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 21 words
  6. TASMANIAN TOUR.

    We studied the advertisements with that measure of scepticism one generally bestows on guide books, tourist pamphlets, hotel folders, and such like publications. They ...

    Article : 1,443 words
  7. HINDENBURG.

    "Hindenburg" is the fourth contribution of Emil Ludwig to his study of German psychology, the other three being "William II.," "July, 1914," and the drama, ...

    Article : 1,388 words
  8. FOR THE CHILDREN.

    In a jungle glade (may be in June or in May) The animals have a Court Debutantes' Day; When every young beast who to full size has grown. ...

    Article : 280 words
  9. UNDER THE GUMS.

    Fifty-eight years ago a drover rode up to a selector's home to give notice that he would be driving a mob of sheep past the property in the afternoon. Whilst talking to the ...

    Article : 496 words
  10. THE SENSITIVE PLANT.

    A little dark snapdragon grew by a suburban railway lineā€”such a pitiful, frightened little bush. You will wonder how she came to be there. ...

    Article : 393 words
  11. "SHOO."

    Margaret Ann, not yet quite two. Came running in to me; In her wee hand she clutched a fly, As dead as dead could be. ...

    Article : 75 words
  12. THE MISCREANT.

    Abdul, Prince Alfred Hospital's pet tortoise, is a creature that enjoys a great deal of popularity. Although he seldom leaves the lawn surrounding the pool in which he lives, he has ...

    Article : 338 words
  13. STONE FOR THE BRIDGE.

    It is a far cry from Moruys to the proud Sydney Harbour Bridge, yet from this peaceful, deserted quarry by the quiet Moruya River were taken all the beautiful grey blocks ...

    Article : 363 words
  14. MRS. SPIDER.

    Little Mrs. Spider is So very old and grey, You'd never guess what pretty things She's making every day. ...

    Article : 88 words
  15. FRAGRANT MOMENTS.

    Have you ever been alone in a rose-garden that is steeped with white moonlight? Here there is a most wonderful feeling of peace and beauty and love, which wraps you in the ...

    Article : 242 words
  16. THE BOASTFUL ROOSTER.

    "Cock-a-doodle," crowed the cock, "Cock-a-doodle-do!" "Why don't you silly hens all crow Just as you hear me do?" ...

    Article : 49 words
  17. "DOULIGAH."

    Though there are few full-blooded aborigines still remaining on the south coast of New South Wales, you can still hear all about the "Douligah, or the hairy man, from the few who ...

    Article : 200 words
  18. STEPHENSON MEMORIAL, CHESTERFIELD.

    George Stephenson died at Chesterfield in 1848. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 12 words
  19. UP-HILL.

    Docs the road wind uphill all the way? Yes, to the very end. Thus wrote Christina G. Rossetti, in a poem of hers, long ago. It is a lovely poem, laden ...

    Article : 277 words
  20. AT DAWN.

    As I wander in the morning. Mildly scorning, gently scorning, All the lie-a-beds that stay Fast asleep at break of day, ...

    Article : 142 words
  21. CITY OF MUSIC.

    City of music! Lovely Camclot! Built to rich harmonies, 'mid faery dreaming; Moulded by silvry notes from royal harps, ...

    Article : 129 words
  22. SCHUBERT'S SERENADE.

    What spell is thrust into this tender song? What magic charm, that whoso hears it knows And feels, returning, long-lost shadows throng Around him; sees some long forgotten rose ...

    Article : 130 words
  23. SONG.

    Tender little Lucy goes With a gentle air, Mouth as sweet as a pink rose, Golden flowing hair. ...

    Article : 42 words
  24. SHIPS GOING OUT.

    Ships going out at night with envy fill me, Watching the passage of their lighted way. Cargoed with stars down through the jade of evening, ...

    Article : 40 words
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