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  2. FRANGIPANI.

    All writers who have visited the tropics mention the delicate scented blooms of the frangipani (Plumieria acuta[?]olia). It received its scientific name in honour of Charles Plumier, ...

    Article : 651 words
  3. GLAMOUR OF AFRICA.

    This is the song chanted by the rickshaw boys as they pad down the ribbon of red road between the shimmering curtains of elephant glass and the dark green walls of the African ...

    Article : 1,452 words
  4. "ANGLING IS SOMEWHAT LIKE POETRY, MEN ARE BORN SO."

    A fitting corner for rod and line on the Snowy River. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 31 words
  5. OUR SEA HISTORY.

    History been called the counsellor of kings, by which was no doubt meant living kings who learn, through the judgment of posterity, of the blunders of their ...

    Article : 957 words
  6. TROUT FISHING

    The decision of the fisheries authorities to open the season for trout on October [?] this year caused some little difference in the views of anglers as to its wisdom. Some maintain ...

    Article : 1,211 words
  7. ROYAL WORCESTER

    In a large disused mansion m Worcester. Warmatry House, commenced in 1751 a business which, notwithstanding the competition from the rival potteries of [?]ow, Chelsea. ...

    Article : 1,567 words
  8. SNIP AND SNAP.

    These were the names we gave to a little blue wren and his wife, who came darting in and out of the vegetable patch near our back door in quite a busy part of the western ...

    Article : 348 words
  9. FOR THE CHILDREN.

    Said Mrs. Noah to Captain Noah, My wardrobe needs repairing, The hat I bought five years ago Is showing signs of wearing. ...

    Article : 125 words
  10. OLD RECORDS.

    An old book of police records, dating back to the year 1827, found recently at Gosford throws a vivid light on the early days of the settlers in New South Wales, especially those ...

    Article : 831 words
  11. GROUND NESTING.

    Any day in sping and summer, in the paddocks and fields, we may heal the singing of the pipit. The courtship of this bird consists largely of song, and its vocal efforts need ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 665 words
  12. ELEPHANTS NEVER FORGET!

    What is it that elephants never forget? I haven't been able to find out yet. But a hunter back from Africa wild Said "Elephants never forget," and smiled ...

    Article : 67 words
  13. POGGIE AND PAT.

    Poggle and Pat are a doggie and cat. Better playmates there never could be[?] They romp and they run, and they frolic in fun[?] ...

    Article : 65 words
  14. GIRLS.

    In spite of a changing world little girls like to play with dolls, and "mothers" is still popular. Tea is yet dispensed in miniature cups and s[?]ucers, and one small female says to ...

    Article : 363 words
  15. A UNIVERSITY PRESS.

    One of the needs of some one or other of the Australian universities is a University Press. By this I mean a printing office established within University precincts, along ...

    Article : 362 words
  16. THE LYRE-BIRD.

    A bird which has been much maligned And given names that are unkind. Is Leslie Lyrebird, because He's not a liar, and never was. ...

    Article : 91 words
  17. AN ALLURING SHOP.

    Whether tucked away in some narrow laneway, or looking mysteriously inviting in a usually well-peopled city street, there is always a definite charm associated with the curio ...

    Article : 286 words
  18. MRS. KANGAROO.

    Hullow! Mrs. Kangaroo. Nice fine day, I think, don't you? Where is Joey?—I can tell, [?]n your pouch—but is he well? ...

    Article : 72 words
  19. A GREAT WORCESTER CRAFTSMAN.

    The late George Owen at work on his famous ceramic ware. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 17 words
  20. THE SHIPS.

    I've been down by the wharves to-day. Watching the ships that sailed away.... And ever since my mind has gone Fat wrapped in fancy, racing on ...

    Article : 220 words
  21. TWO WAYS.

    There's a blue sea and a white sea, And a sea of liquid fire, There's a green sea and a grey sea, And purple sea of Tyre; ...

    Article : 165 words
  22. TO SEPTEMBER.

    September on the hills is seen, Stooping down in her robe of green: Scattering far, with a rich largesse, Over the bush, wild loveliness; ...

    Article : 119 words
  23. JAPAN.

    Typoon in Japan. It is now estimated that 10[?]7 persons were killed in Osaka, including 532 schoolchildren.—"Sydney Morning Herald" cable. 24/9/'34) ...

    Article : 107 words
  24. WHITE NIGHT.

    I waked to hear a magpie sing His joyous moonlight serenade; From solace only sleep can bring I waked. To hear a magpie sing ...

    Article : 53 words
  25. FRIENDSHIP.

    Friendship is a harbour for our souls, A song that lingers never to depart, The bond that binds, and gives us in a friend That golden link that chains us heart to ...

    Article : 39 words
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