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  2. LITERARY. LUNCHEON.

    Since last October, monthly luncheons, organised by G. and W. Foyle—long-established booksellers in Charing Cross—have been held at the Holborn or Criterion restaurant. The ...

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  3. SOLICITORS.

    On the stage of the history and literature of our race, the lawyer has made many exits and entrances, not always, alas, in the role of the hero. While the story of the gentleman ...

    Article : 1,392 words
  4. A STORY OF 1803.

    The fatal legend "Death" appears with lamentable regularity at the foot of recorded proceedings of the Australian Criminal Courts in the concluding years of the 18th century. ...

    Article : 1,440 words
  5. RAIN-MAKING.

    The supply of water for the support of both animal and vegetable life being essential, and the main source of this supply being the rainfall in the locality where the demand exists, ...

    Article : 1,371 words
  6. SYDNEY HARBOUR IN 1884.

    The picture, which is the property of Mr. W. E. Booth, Coogee, was painted by Ernest D. Stocks. It shows the Harbour from near the South, Head Lighthouse. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  7. EMPIRE DAY.

    The original idea of Empire Day is unknown. The Earl of Meath was the first to propose that the 24th of May should be observed in all schools by the children. In 1902, soon after ...

    Article : 922 words
  8. JACKO.

    It was a frightened, baby magpie which travelled from Dubbo in a small box, looking as though its hold on life was frail. But "we have changed all that." Jacko is now ...

    Article : 549 words
  9. FOR THE CHILDREN. NURSERY FRIENDS.

    He wears a suit of khaki, with a medal on his breast, He has a gun and bayonet, a sword and all the rest; ...

    Article : 151 words
  10. A VENERABLE CHURCH.

    The venerable Church of St. Peter's, Cook's River, has an interesting history, being the third oldest Anglican church in or around Sydney. ...

    Article : 1,144 words
  11. THE REASON.

    Why do the clouds surround the sun When day retreats from night, And little stars are faintly seen, Winking through greying light? ...

    Article : 55 words
  12. THISTLE-DOWN.

    Have you met those little people Who dress in yellow gowns. And Visit every garden plot Despite the owners' frowns? ...

    Article : 112 words
  13. THE INFINITE IMMENSITY.

    "Dad, how big is God?" a wee child asked: Is He as big as that hill? Is He as big as the skies Or is He much bigger still? ...

    Article : 75 words
  14. "THE BARN," MOSMAN BAY.

    "The Barn," which is celebrating its centenary during the forthcoming week, is the oldest building in Mosman Bay. It was built in 1831, by Archibald Mosman—our pioneer ...

    Article : 300 words
  15. ST. PETER'S, COOK'S RIVER.

    The third oldest Anglican church in or around Sydney. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  16. THE WEROMBI ROAD.

    I doubt whether any Australian countryside can equal the autumn loveliness of Cobbitty, the district which, beyond all others, pleased the eye of George Lambert. While ...

    Article : 445 words
  17. LINES ON THE DEATH OF A LITTLE GIRL.

    Dreamful eyes, And thick brown hair. Winsome face And thoughtful air. ...

    Article : 153 words
  18. OLD FAVOURITES.

    When Jazz has failed and faltered. And ragtime's torn to tatters, We'll turn with taste unaltered To that which really matters. ...

    Article : 126 words
  19. EMPIRE DAY.

    There's a burst of martial muslc, There's the tramp of youthful feet, As the Children of the Empire Gaily march along the street ...

    Article : 141 words
  20. THE LOST PRINCESS.

    The King of China's daughter Was walking all alone, She left the yellow mandarins, She left her gilded throne; ...

    Article : 139 words
  21. NORTH HEAD.

    Bheer from his summit to his boulder'd sands, A fril of foam engartering his knees, And on his grizzled crest some few poor trees That cling unsteadily with knotted hands, ...

    Article : 113 words
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