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  2. AN EMINENT ARTIST.

    One hundred years ago, March 20, 1836, an Englishman was born in Paris who was destined to play a very important part in the artistic life of the Victorian era. Edward ...

    Article : 1,267 words
  3. BYRON'S DAUGHTER.

    On May 25, 1816, Byron, accompanied by the faithful Fletcher and the voluble Dr. Polidori, reached the shores of Lake Geneva. A few days earlier, Claire Clairmont had ...

    Article : 1,115 words
  4. MONT ST. MICHEL, NORMANDY.

    Once a Druid stronghold, then a monastery, later a prison, and now a national monument. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 21 words
  5. TRAVEL SKETCHES.

    I should explain that the base of the island of Mont St. Michel is enclosed by mediaeval fortifications, dating mainly from the 15th century. Above these appear the small houses ...

    Article : 1,556 words
  6. FAIRBRID[?] SCHOOL.

    The probability of a new Fairbridge Farm School being established in New South Wales should delight equally our local farmers and all who believe in the practicability of applied ...

    Article : 1,279 words
  7. FOR THE CHILDREN.

    "What's in the wind!" said Captain Noah, "That's all I want to know," While switching on his up-to-date, If Ark-made, radio. ...

    Article : 228 words
  8. GARDENERS' DAINTY FRIEND.

    The ladybird is the natural enemy of aphis or green fly, which is, perhaps, the most widely spread of all insect pests. This little coloured beetle is found almost the whole world over. ...

    Article : 364 words
  9. THE LAW COURTS.

    With the abandonment of the main recommendations of the Macquarie-street replanning committee, and the appointment of a Cabinet sub-committee to finally determine the ...

    Article : 806 words
  10. ALL HALLOWS'

    The Church of All Hallows, Barking, is outside the walls of that fortress, palace, prison, the Tower of London. Inside one of the grim four towers for centuries it was the ...

    Article : 323 words
  11. SIR EDWARD J. POYNTER.

    From the painting by Seymour Lucas, R.A. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 11 words
  12. "PUNCH."

    Punch, the white rat, was a splendid creature. He was as big as a half-grown cat, and carried his unusually large bulk with grace and nimbleness that was amazing. ...

    Article : 299 words
  13. PICKING PEAS.

    On a slope at Oberon, Early morn till eve, Dad and mum, and Jim and Jack, Dolly, Dick, and Steve; ...

    Article : 121 words
  14. UNREASONABLE BEHAVIOUR.

    A poplar in our garden stands, I think she's very silly! She lays aside her leafy gown Just when the days grow chilly. ...

    Article : 73 words
  15. HOW I FOUND "RAVEN."

    It was a cold, winter's night, and I had come out into the yard to fetch some more Wood in. Suddenly, I heard a little kitten cry. I looked all round, then I saw he was ...

    Article : 176 words
  16. SHIPS OF SYDNEY.

    Like children coming into the restful atmosphere of home they come—hardy little coasters that have braved the buffeting of wind and waves, liners that lift their majestic ...

    Article : 225 words
  17. MEOWING CAT.

    Playful little kitten, Fur as soft as silk, Meowing persistently For a drink of milk. ...

    Article : 73 words
  18. A LOST SCENT.

    Twenty-five years ago, a very curious discovery was made, in fact, one that was unique in science, that the musk plant which had had such a vogue during the Victorian period ...

    Article : 240 words
  19. BARNET'S SKETCH DESIGN FOR THE SYDNEY LAW COURTS, 1864.

    The late James Barnet, from 1872 to 1902, had charge of all Government building operation in New South Wales. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 28 words
  20. THE GIFT.

    You taught me many things: how best to shield My deep affection from an earthly taint; Yet not like one who glories as a saint ...

    Article : 121 words
  21. KINDRED.

    Atlas, when on your shoulders broad ther[?] lay The sky, great gift of loveliness to men. How proud you must have been, with what display ...

    Article : 127 words
  22. INNER SOUL'S OBLIVION.

    The flooding tide sweeps through the dreamless sleep, Floating, seeping transparent through the soul, ...

    Article : 63 words
  23. TRUE GREATNESS.

    And after his Majesty had inspected the new steamer, the Queen Mary, he walked through the slums of Glasgow... More glorious than pageantry, ...

    Article : 46 words
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