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  2. LAND SHELLS.

    Australia is noted for its richness in various forms of natural history, including snails, or land moiluses, which possess shells of very great beauty, and grotesque shapes, and are ...

    Article : 1,417 words
  3. THE GREAT SEAL

    On October 29, 1900, the office of GovernorGeneral of the Commonwealth of Australia was constituted by letters patent, which included provision for a great seal for the ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 987 words
  4. THE GLASS HOUSE MOUNTAINS, REMARKABLE PEAKS NEAR BRISBANE.

    Beerwah (1760 feet), on the left, and Coonowrin (1700 feet), on the right, are the highest of eleven peaks in the Glass House Mountains, described in an article on this page. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 45 words
  5. BERNARD SHAW.

    "By Jove," said a naval officer, coming out after a performance of "Saint Joan," "By Jove, quite a good play. Wonder who it's by?" Although this happened in Sydney the ...

    Article : 1,037 words
  6. GUM-DIGGING.

    In north New Zealand is found, and profitably harvested, that unique product of the little Dominion known as kauri gum—the fossil resin, or solidified turpentine, that oozes ...

    Article : 711 words
  7. SIR RONALD ROSS.

    The name of Sir Ronald Ross, whose death occurred recently, is immediately associated with malaria and mosquitoes, the "millionmurdering cause," and perhaps little is known ...

    Article : 1,105 words
  8. "A WET SATURDAY."

    A wet Saturday is never a pleasant thing at any time. To Billie, Paul, Robin and me it is a perfect calamity—something to be most deeply deplored and regretted. All the week ...

    Article : 380 words
  9. FOR THE CHILDREN.

    A little breeze in an orchard blew, A gay and merry sprite was he; Tossing the petals far and wide— Leaving a carpet of many hues. ...

    Article : 112 words
  10. "THE GLASS HOUSES."

    The Glass House Mountains, consisting of 11 weirdly shaped and entirely detached peaks, are among the principal landmarks in the vicinity of Brisbane. The phrase ...

    Article : 588 words
  11. WISHES.

    I remember quite well in the dear long ago, This rhyme was repeated by dear Auntie Flo[?] "If wishes were horses, then beggars would ride; ...

    Article : 178 words
  12. MEMORIES OF SUSSEX.

    "Just the day for Winchelsea and a walk to Ryde, then you Australians will get an appetite for a truly British lunch of beer and cheese at the Mermaid," quoth John Derry ...

    Article : 710 words
  13. "TOYS."

    From the dawn to the sunset of our lives we treasure our toys. You may say, "You surely do not mean that old people still fondle those ragged toys as lovingly as they did in ...

    Article : 316 words
  14. THE GARDEN.

    I know a lovely garden, With secret shaded ways; And it is filled with flowers All through the happy days. ...

    Article : 92 words
  15. SEA-FIGHT OFF FLAMBOROUGH HEAD DURING THE AMERICAN WAR OF INDEPENDENCE.

    The Bon Homme Richard (under the celebrated Paul Jones) defeating the English Serapis. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 24 words
  16. EARLY FIGHTING SHIPS.

    Several interesting woodcuts, depicting naval engagements during the Anglo-American Wars, have been in the possession of Mr. J. W. Williamson, of 81 Canary-road, Lakemba, for ...

    Article : 224 words
  17. THE DAFFODIL FARM.

    It was a clear, cool afternoon in late spring, when I came upon the Daffodil Farm. It had been raining, and as I wandered along the green-bordered country road all the sweet ...

    Article : 337 words
  18. RINGING REVIVAL.

    All last week in Martin-place was heard a ringing sound, which to the ears of most of those using that historic thoroughfare was sweeter music than the most melodious of ...

    Article : 185 words
  19. LITERATURE IN THE ARK.

    'Twas sailing day, and on board the Ark all was hustle and hurry. When Professor Pericles Porcupine arrived in a fuss and a flurry; ...

    Article : 233 words
  20. MEMORIES.

    Glad mem'ries come a-stealing from the haze of distant blue. Come drifting slowly to me down the sunny avenue; ...

    Article : 180 words
  21. MIST ON THE HARBOUR.

    Slowly the dawn is breaking; across the waters of Middle Harbour is spread a thin veil, and standing on one shore we cannot see the other, for this veil hides it from our ...

    Article : 192 words
  22. A FACE.

    One tint, one touch of Nature's hand. As climate, so[?]l, or soul demand. And on that canvas scant appear The lines of life and atmosphere. ...

    Article : 107 words
  23. ROWAN BERRIES.

    Rowans, red, red [?]wans. With all they hold in store Of elf-tales told at twilight. And ballad-makers' lore. ...

    Article : 78 words
  24. HOME.

    Coyly the fireside word vibrates the strings Of yearning hearts, and taps a homely stave Of embered song, and meets a brooding wave. Still, lilac-haunted, from departed springs. ...

    Article : 119 words
  25. GARDEN COMPANIONS.

    I am a gardener, and have for my constant companions a willy wagtail and a laughing jackass. Whatever willy picks up as he flits around my shovel is too small for me to see; ...

    Article : 138 words
  26. OUR HEAVEN.

    I think God's wisdom well was manifested When He decided He would keep our heaven Without our grasp until He should have tested If we had rid us of the old, old leaven. ...

    Article : 74 words
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