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  2. THE EMDEN'S EXPLOITS

    "Barangkali's" interesting article under this title, which appeared in the issue of November 14, concludes with the following allusion to the escape of the German landing-party ...

    Article : 1,272 words
  3. AN OLD MAP.

    A Dutch map, probably over 250 years old, and which appears to be of some interest as regards the early history of Australia, has recently come into my possession. It is ...

    Article : 794 words
  4. BEAUTY OF SYDNEY.

    The beauty of Sydney is evident to everybody. But, for thorough exploration and fresh discovery, one is inclined to rely upon the occasional visitor. The permanent ...

    Article : 1,117 words
  5. TRAVEL SKETCHES.

    Arriving at Warwick on October 28, 1905, I had first a very enjoyable visit to Warwick Castle, where I was shown a great deal without being hurried or rushed through at all, ...

    Article : 1,447 words
  6. A DUTCH MAP, PRINTED ABOUT THE MIDDLE OF THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY.

    A point of interest to Australians ia that a gap is left in the map suggesting the existence of Torres Strait. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  7. DOG BARNEY.

    Some four full years have passed since we gained acquaintance with dog Barney, He was then little more than a leggy pup, a mixture of English setter and cattle ...

    Article : 289 words
  8. GOVERNOR PHILLIP.

    In the Mitchell Library there are at least two portraits of Governor Phillip, who was born in Bread-street, London, just 198 years ago (October 11, 1738); but neither of these ...

    Article : 1,106 words
  9. POETIC DRAMA.

    The production in Sydney of T. S. Eliot's poetic morality, "Murder in the Cathedral," causes one to speculate on the possibility of a general revival of interest in verse ...

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  10. FOR THE CHILDREN.

    There are so many things That I would like to know; For instance, when I go to sleep Where is it that I go? ...

    Article : 152 words
  11. BARE TOES.

    Oh, bare toes Are most exciting, When water flows And seems inviting ...

    Article : 47 words
  12. POETRY.

    Much has been said in these columns lately regarding poetry—its decline, appreciation, etc. Have you ever been in a mirrored restaurant, especially on a dull, miserable day, ...

    Article : 431 words
  13. OLD JOE.

    He was called Joe. The kindest, most lovable old horse that ever grazed among the sweet grass on Yoi. He was about fifteen years of age when Uncle sold him to a ...

    Article : 234 words
  14. NOVEMBER LILIES.

    Our tall, November lilies grew In heavy sweetness drenched; The child in their rich fragrance knew Her thirst for beauty quenched. ...

    Article : 47 words
  15. THE SCHOOLBOY'S EXPLANATION.

    Our teacher says the world is old— As old as old can be— It's older far than Grandpa Jones, Who's just turned ninety-three[?] ...

    Article : 53 words
  16. A CHAMELEON LAGOON.

    Between my house and Bombo railway station lies a lagoon. Of a rough fish-shape, the tall disappears under a curved white bridge on the Prince's Highway; the snout creeps ...

    Article : 326 words
  17. CAESAR'S TOWER, WARWICK CASTLE.

    Warwick is one of the most complete castles remaining in England. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  18. LEMON GUMS.

    In our garden are two slender trees which we call lemon-scented gums. Bushmen delighting in their slimness and grace have named them the ladies of the bush. ...

    Article : 247 words
  19. WIDE HORIZONS.

    I saw Phoenician galleys sail— Far on the dim horizon lay. Close reefed, before the coming gale, Strange craft and junks from Old Cathay— ...

    Article : 183 words
  20. THE PATTER OF THE RAIN.

    There is music more entrancing Than the [?] of lover's lute, It sets the cornstalks dancing, And makes the barley shoot, ...

    Article : 141 words
  21. ZINNIAS.

    Impervious and vivid, The daughters of the sun Carry on stems unyielding Proud heads, that do not shun ...

    Article : 71 words
  22. ENDYMION LIVED IN THE COUNTRY

    The city reaches for the moon With Babel fingers, and the maid, Being disdainful or afraid. Keeps to the highways of the sky. ...

    Article : 68 words
  23. EVOLUTION.

    From smallest acorns mighty oaks have grown, Rivers found birth in uninspiring streams; so in the mind, one lightly spoken word Conceives a multitude of thoughts and ...

    Article : 35 words
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