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  2. STORY OF THE SEA.

    Early in February, 1893, two vessels, the Corinth and the Fifeshire, left Launceston for London, and before the month was out were to be concerned in sad and joyous ...

    Article : 1,572 words
  3. FORT DENISON.

    In earlier days of our young colony's history, those dauntless pioneers who endured endless hardships to lay down the foundations of the lovely city we enjoy to-day, feared ...

    Article : 1,516 words
  4. THE SIGN OF THE SHIP.

    If drawn by bus[?]ness to a street unknown. Let the sworne porter point th[?] through the town: Be sure observe the signs, for signs remain Like faithful landmarks to the walking train. ...

    Article : 1,459 words
  5. MR. JUSTICE McCARDIE.

    Since the war, there has been no member of the British judiciary whose name has been so much before the public as has that of the late Mr. Justice H. A. McCardie; nor one ...

    Article : 1,645 words
  6. A ROADSIDE INN, THE PUNCH-BOWL AND LADLE.

    The original, painted about 1820, is by the well-known Scottish artist, Alexander Nasmyth. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 24 words
  7. FOR THE CHILDREN.

    The Praying Mantis. I believe. Is light upon his feet, And he's well-groomed and keeps himself[?] Most scrupulously neat. ...

    Article : 126 words
  8. STRANGE EXPERIENCE.

    We went to church on Sunday morning, and, during the sermon, I must have dozed. I make no apology for this lapse, except that the cicadas were droning in the trees ...

    Article : 670 words
  9. MYSTERIES.

    Any visitor to Jenolan Caves will have heard of mysteries, so called because they have baffled the scientists of the world. They simply defy all the laws of nature, and instead of ...

    Article : 188 words
  10. STUART MINISTRY.

    Nearly fifty years ago, the people of New South Wales were stirred by the offer of a contingent of troops for service in the Soudan, and the accompanying picture of the only ...

    Article : 721 words
  11. THE BARQUE CORINTH.

    At the Launceston wharf before her last voyage. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 11 words
  12. A THOUSAND ROSES.

    "Every morning brings its thousand roses"— (A lovely thought the Pers[?]ans use, they say). Yes[?]—thousand joys, a thousand rainbow ...

    Article : 111 words
  13. A FELINE AMAZON.

    You would not think this cat an amazon were you to see her sleeping peacefully in the sunlight her sleek black bods outstretched and still showing the one white mark upon ...

    Article : 170 words
  14. THE STUART MINISTRY, 1883.

    From left to right—Sir Patrick Jennings (Vice-President of the Executive Council); Mr. W. B. Dalley (Attorney-General); Mr. J. S. Farnell (Secretary for Lands); Mr. (afterwards Sir) Joseph Abbott (Secretary for Mines); Mr. F. A. Wright (Postmaster-General); Mr. H. Copeland (Secretary for Public Works); Mr. (afterwards Sir) George Reid (Minister of Public Instruction); Mr. (afterwards Sir) Alexander Stuart (Premier ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 91 words
  15. LARGESS.

    In Neutral Bay, at a corner where four roads meet, is a small white cottage, sweetly secluded from the gaze of passers-by. Around it is set a formal garden, small, neat, and stocked with ...

    Article : 212 words
  16. THE POOL.

    The pool had no character of its own. Hour by hour its nature changed as change the shadows in a woman's eyes. It had no past, nor was it conscious of any future. Only in ...

    Article : 181 words
  17. AUTUMN.

    Going! Going! Whither going? Where is summer's sunny view? Still awhile, the skies are smiling 'Ere the season bids adieu. ...

    Article : 121 words
  18. MUSIC.

    When I hear music, all the woes of life Melt as the snow before the sun's warm ray; Tranquility succeeds the crushing strife, Soft as the peace when night succeeds the ...

    Article : 112 words
  19. SOMEONE.

    Someone to tell things to, when shadows fall A gentle voice, to answer, when we call— A glance, responsive to our hopes and fears, A kindly hand to clasp, when danger nears. ...

    Article : 102 words
  20. CREDO.

    I believe in lovely things:— Butterflies with jewelled wings; Starshine and a sickle moon; Love's undying, holy boon; ...

    Article : 60 words
  21. ISLAND MEMORIES.

    Dream lands, where always it is afternoon, And rustling palms sway to the fres[?]ning breeze— The spell and beauty of the blue lagoon ...

    Article : 37 words
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