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  2. IN PRAISE OF THE DUTCH.

    THE success or failure of a traveller's tour depends on two things: on what there is to be seen in the countries he visits, and on the manner in which ...

    Article : 1,577 words
  3. WHALERS IN LINE.

    A remarkable photograph taken in the Ross Sea from the side of a modern "factory ship," which is being followed through the ice-pack by five chasers. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 29 words
  4. MASSACRE OF THE WHALE.

    PUBLIC interest in Antarctic whalin never seems to pall. Possibly the interest to-day in the mechanical methods of the latest whale ships is due ...

    Article : 1,526 words
  5. GUNS AGAINST GIBRALTAR.

    The Governor and Commander-inChief in 1779 was Sir George Augustus Eliott, and no one could have been better fitted by personal qualities, ...

    Article : 1,120 words
  6. GAS IN WAR.

    IN a previous article the air raid precautions of the British Government were briefly outlined, and some ill-informed and premature criticisms were ...

    Article : 1,309 words
  7. EVENING ON THE HARBOUR.

    "The small tugs go tirelessly about their business" says a writer on "The Other Side of Sydney." This picture, looking across Darling Harbour towards the Parramatta River, shows small harbour craft on their final runs of the day. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 42 words
  8. STORM ON THE MOUNTAINS.

    This record of an accident to the Great Southern mail coach in the days of Cobb and Co. is taken from an old manuscript in the possession of a ...

    Article : 1,097 words
  9. CHILD SLAVES OE THE ANTS.

    In a previous article, certain insect behaviour was described which was considered to be instinctive. Here must consider actions which fall ...

    Article : 1,293 words
  10. For the Children. FOUR O'CLOCKS.

    Creamy-pale four o'clocks, fluffy and round. Looking like clouds that have tumbled to ground, Dear little four o'clocks, could you tell me ...

    Article : 103 words
  11. THE OTHER SYDNEY.

    Sydney of the dream-like harbour, glittering blue by day and of a magical beauty by night, is known to us all. Equally beautiful in its industrial way, however, and just as ...

    Article : 367 words
  12. THE FAIRY MAN.

    One day I met a Fairy Man, And he sang songs to me— And all the summer gathered round Most beautiful to see. ...

    Article : 55 words
  13. THE LIFT.

    I love to go out shopping With mother in the town. And I like the big brass cages Where the upstairs floor comes down. ...

    Article : 53 words
  14. I SPOKE TO THE VIOLET.

    Shy one, I said, you can take me away in a breath, But I like not the coat that you come in— the colour of death. ...

    Article : 123 words
  15. FABLE.

    For yellow, gold did Midas plead. Cold metal, bright, more than his need; Nor saw the great sun undefiled, The gilded leaves and berries wild, ...

    Article : 43 words
  16. A HERO OF GIBRALTAR.

    This wood-cut shows Sir George Eliott, "the gallant Governor ot Gibraltar, September 14, 1782, afterwards created Lord Heathfield," standing beside one of the cannon from which were fired the shot being brought to red heat in the iron basket on the right. (See article, "Guns Arainst Gibraltar.") ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 52 words
  17. MOUNTAIN LIGHTS.

    Their magic holds me spellbound as I watch them from my sleep-out verandah in the heart of the bush. To the north-east Sydne lifts its glowing face to the sky. Its lights ...

    Article : 235 words
  18. GUNDARY.

    When I walk over Gundary, Where the slow, green waters run, And the land is mellow and golden In the haze of the westering sun, ...

    Article : 111 words
  19. POET'S CORNER.

    He stole a away to [?]onder on the pleasure of some great thought. which drifted to him on a moment's leisure— Prized. but unsought. ...

    Article : 32 words
  20. PEPPER BERRIES.

    All lovely things, on earth that be Most warmly stir the heart of me. But best of all I love to see The berries of a pepper tree. ...

    Article : 38 words
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